What is self-defence?
Under NSW law a person is not responsible for a criminal offence if the person carries out the conduct constituting the offence in self-defence.
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Indemnity: Signing Away Your Rights!
Should you sign a Deed of Release? In short, a Deed of Release (or Waiver Deed) is usually a succinct, confidential document which is used to either bring a dispute...
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Making a dismissal appear fair may not cure earlier defects… a warning for employers
As an employer you are entitled to exercise your right to dismiss an employee for misconduct. However, you should be aware of the consequences of doing so, and not doing...
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Why should I require security if I’m a landlord and leasing my commercial or retail premises?
Landlords: why should you require security when leasing commercial or retail property? Gavin Hanrahan explains why and the reasonable amount.
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One brain snap doesn’t mean you aren’t entitled to compensation
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the importance of a passenger 'stopping to think' before accepting a lift from someone who they know has been drinking alcohol...
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Internet Piracy: The Dallas Buyers Club Case is Over
The long running, high profile, Dallas Buyers Club legal case appears finally to be over... read this article for more information.
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Internet Piracy: Dallas Buyers Club LLC
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court of Australia has today ruled in favour of Dallas Buyers Club LLC's preliminary discovery application against several Internet Service Providers. Read on to...
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Why is due diligence doubly important when buying a franchise?
When you purchasing a business which is part of a franchise, you are not only buying a business, you are entering into an agreement with the franchisor. Most franchise agreements...
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Does going to prison reduce the risk of reoffending when compared with a suspended sentence?
A study published by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found that Offenders given a suspended sentence are less likely to re-offend than those given a...
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It is now illegal to smoke electronic cigarettes whilst children are in the car
From 1 December this year the using of an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) in a vehicle in the company of a child under the age of 16, is illegal in NSW.
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