Businesses Win Important First Round Decision. In mid-April 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 crisis & Legal was receiving regular calls from landlord clients seeking advice on whether the exclusion clauses relating to their business interruption insurance would prevent a claim for loss of...
Our office will remain open until Christmas Eve Thursday, 24 December 2020. After what has been a very unusual and tough year for everybody, clients and staff alike, & Legal will take an extended closure in order to recharge the batteries and hit the ground full...
In a further move to create a post-Covid19 stimulus to the economy and to future proof for the anticipated surge in post-pandemic migration, governments around Australia are considering a move towards Build-to-Rent (BTR) adding further diversity to the housing options available in Australia....
To say that the 2020 calendar year has been tumultuous would be an understatement. State and federal governments introduced reform agendas aimed towards increasing public confidence in the building and construction industry by delivering compliant and safe buildings that perform to expected standards over the...
Generally, around this time of year we would be putting together our recommendations of Do’s and Don’ts with respect to office Christmas parties, and social gatherings with clients. COVID-19 and the fun police have changed all that and we suspect that this year very few...
The last thing you need in the lead up to Christmas are arguments or misunderstandings over the parenting arrangements for Christmas. Parents agree the sharing of school holiday time but sometimes overlook to agree specific arrangements in relation to celebrating Christmas Day. ...
As far back AS 1789 Benjamin Franklin asserted that “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. Despite nearly everybody having some familiarity with this quote, approximately 45% of Australians do not have a valid will....
In October 2020, the NSW Court of Appeal upheld an appeal which could have a long-lasting effect on the future enforceability of some aspects of strata by-law....
The federal government has passed new anti-phoenixing laws which will require all new and existing directors of Australian companies to apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN). The DIN is a unique identification number issued to eligible individuals, which once issued, will remain with that...