Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Defamation and Social Media – an update
Defamation is a routine matter to take to Court. Like all legal matters, there are tricks of the trade, but it is a fairly simple process – albeit costly because it is time consuming. In the past, defamation cases largely involved journalists and authors. These days, Twitter, Instagram, blogs, review websites, news websites are all …
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Statutory demands: What are they, why would I use one and how?
Need to chase a debt from a company? Do you operate a company and someone has issued you a statutory demand? Here is a quick summary of statutory demands and how they work. What is a Statutory Demand? A Statutory Demand is a formal written request for payment of debts owed by a company, issued …
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Being a Good Advocate: More than Just being the Loudest
As a litigator, I advocate for my clients in the most traditional sense of the word – in the Courtroom. But if you think about it, isn’t advocacy part of everyday life? We are all required to advocate constantly – for our clients, for our family and friends and for ourselves. We may not consciously …
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Holly, tinsel and a lawsuit
It’s that time of year again – it always comes round so quickly! Your office is no doubt buzzing with plans for the Christmas party, joking and reminiscing about last year’s antics. We all enjoy a good work Christmas party. They’re an opportunity to celebrate our relationships with our colleagues and all we’ve achieved together …
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Bankruptcy
The threat of personal bankruptcy is a common tactic used by creditors in an attempt to recover money from a debtor. It is helpful for creditors and debtors alike to understand when a creditor may make a debtor bankrupt and the consequences of doing so. When can a creditor make a debtor bankrupt? A creditor …
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The Decision in Morrow v Tattsbet Limited
On 4 July 2014 the Federal Circuit Court handed down a useful judgement about betting agency TAB dismissing one of its operators. The decision clarifies how the courts will determine whether an independent contractor is an employee, and reveals an interesting analysis of the sorts of conduct which might be sufficient in amounting to a …
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Defamation and Social Media
What is defamation? Defamation can occur when a person writes something about another person or business that lowers the reputation of that person or business in the public’s eyes. Defamation can arise from direct comments about a person or a business, or from indirect comments, such as imputations. A recent case in New South Wales …
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