Builder Dispute Resolution Process
What do you do if you’re in a dispute with your builder? It is quite common for a building dispute to arise when you are building or renovating your...
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Have New South Wales criminal courts become more lenient in the past 20 years?
In March 2015 Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) released a study after reviewing NSW Higher and Local Court outcomes to determine whether they have become more lenient...
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Can I terminate an employee on long term sick leave?
An employee on long term sick leave can create considerable uncertainty for an employer. These are just some of the issues employers struggle with. This employment law article won’t...
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Can I serve legal documents online using cloud technology?
There is no doubt that cloud technology is changing the way we do business. After a sluggish start throughout 2012 and 2013, businesses around the world are now rapidly...
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GPS Tracking in work vehicles: Make sure it’s legal!
Are you thinking about using GPS tracking devices? GPS vehicle tracking is becoming more common in the work place. Over the last few years the costs involved with installing...
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Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Does drug and alcohol testing fall under OH&S initiatives? A recent decision by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has confirmed the importance of employer occupational...
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How long should it take to settle my personal injury claim?
It’s my estimate that about 80% of personal injury claims that progress to the commencement of legal proceedings settle. Therefore, you will probably have the opportunity to settle your...
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Lump sum contributions in property settlements
It is often the case that in a marriage (or in a defacto relationship) one person makes a significant financial contribution by bringing substantial assets into the relationship or...
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Can the police deregister and confiscate your car? What does the law say?
Newcastle Police and Traffic Highway Command announced on 16 April 2015 that it was targeting “hoons” in the Newcastle area with Newcastle Commander, John Gralton stating Police “will consider...
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Can a child be sentenced and tried as an adult?
The recent horrifying news story (Newcastle Herald) about a local father who was set upon by a gang of youths whilst trying to protect his daughter in Charlestown has...
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