Mitchell Zadow summarises the key changes to Australia’s unfair contract laws, which included a 12 month implementation period ending on 9 November 2023. If the changes affect your business and you haven’t reviewed your trading terms yet, act now!
No matter the circumstance in which property is sold or purchased, there are processes that must be followed to ensure that the property transaction is legal and valid. Property Lawyer Crystal Roman summarises some key points to consider.
As fraudsters widen the breadth of their activities, vigilance can help reduce the risk of falling victim to a scam and a quick response may limit the potential harm. Litigation Lawyer Kevin Li explains.
When an individual’s expectations in a Will are not met, this can lead to conflict with the Executors and other family members. Binay Prasad, Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) looks at a VSCA decision in the matter of Vanta Pty Ltd v Mantovani.
The Family Court has far reaching powers when dividing property (including an inheritance) between separating spouses. Expert legal advice is essential in order to reduce or eliminate the risk of a successful family law claim against an inheritance. Binay Prasad, Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) explains.
If the original trust deed is lost, misplaced or accidentally destroyed, this can lead to advserse financial and tax consequences. Binay Prasad, Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) provides an update following a decision in March 2023 by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal.
The two recent High Court decisions should make unfair preferences work in a clearer way which is easier for all parties – and indeed the community as a whole – to understand and accept, as Mitchell Zadow, Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law), explains.
