What happens if my Power of Attorney abuses that power?
A recent case in NSW highlighted that there are serious ramifications if a person appointed under a Power of Attorney (POA) abuses their power and does not act in...
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Internet Piracy: The Dallas Buyers Club Case is Over
This article is a follow up to our previous article: Internet Piracy: Dallas Buyers Club LLC The long running, high profile, Dallas Buyers Club legal case appears finally to...
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Internet Piracy: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
UPDATE FEB 2016 – This case is now over. Read our new article: Internet Piracy: The Dallas Buyers Club Case is Over In a landmark decision, the Federal Court...
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Why is due diligence doubly important when buying a franchise?
In our article ‘Points to consider when selling your business’ we discussed due diligence being an important step if you are a prospective purchaser of a business, as it...
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When does a smack go beyond reasonable discipline and become an assault at law?
Corporal punishment is the use of physical force on a child for the purpose of control and/or correction with the intention of causing some degree of pain or discomfort....
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Does going to prison reduce the risk of reoffending when compared with a suspended sentence?
Does going to prison reduce the risk of reoffending when compared to offenders who receive a suspended sentence? The answer is no. A study published by the NSW Bureau...
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It is now illegal to smoke electronic cigarettes whilst children are in the car
Is it illegal to smoke an e-cigarette in a car with children? From 1 December this year the using of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in a vehicle in the...
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Drug Offences: The difference between small, traffickable and indictable quantities
The Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 is an act which prohibits the manufacture, supply, possession and use of drugs. What offence a person will be charged with and...
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Is unfriending a work colleague on Facebook actually workplace bullying?
In a recent ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC), a real-estate agent (Lisa Bird) who unfriended a colleague (Rachel Roberts) on Facebook after an argument was found to...
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Are you fleeing from domestic violence?
If you are in a domestic violence relationship and you have made the decision to leave, the practical suggestions below may assist you to leave the relationship, safely. This...
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