
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
Does drug and alcohol testing fall under OH&S initiatives? Can an employer drug test an employee in the workplace?
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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 claim...
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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 receiving...
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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 the...
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Can a child be sentenced and tried as an adult?
The recent horrifying news story about a local father who was set upon by a gang of youths whilst trying to protect his daughter in Charlestown has motivated us to...
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Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift?
Will Centrelink view using assets from a deceased estate to pay off a mortgage as a gift? Read the article to find out more...
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What is a habitual traffic offender declaration and can it be overturned
If you have not ever been charged with a traffic offence in NSW, then the term "habitual offender declaration" is one you probably don;t need to know much about right...
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Granny Flats
This article covers everything you need to know about Granny Flats and the law in NSW, Australia. It was written by Mary Windeyer. Read on to find out more...
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How to Avoid Estate Litigation
It is likely not a pleasant activity to think about your death or to make plans for how your belongings and assets should be disposed of after you have died.......
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An Australian security guard escapes gaol time by blaming his stalking behaviour on Bollywood
How an Australian security guard escaped stalking charges by blaming Bollywood...
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