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Why You Need a Will

This is a question often presented to the estate planning lawyers in our office. The most obvious answer is that, if there is no will, your estate will be distributed in accordance with the method set out in the Administration and Probate Act 1929 (ACT) (the Act) or the equivalent legislation in the relevant State …
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Assignment of Commercial and Retail Leases

When buying or selling a business, it is critical that the parties to the transaction consider any lease in place for the premises from which the business trades. In selling the business, the seller is not automatically absolved of liability to the lessor under the lease.  If the purchaser does not propose to continue to …
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Vicarious Liability in the Workplace

It is important for an employer to know that in certain circumstances, they may be held liable for the actions of their employees. This is known as vicarious liability. What can you be liable for? Vicarious liability can arise where discrimination or harassment has occurred in the course of, or in connection with, the employee’s …
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