Legal Issues
Australia’s gambling culture
By the time you are reading this article, the winner of the race that stops the nation will have been decided and Australians will...
Explainer: Restraint of trade
If you have ever signed an Employment Contract or sold a business it is likely that you have committed to some form of restraint of trade.
Employment law in the spotlight during Coronavirus crisis
Where do you stand during these incredible times?
Four tips to prepare for the spring selling season
Expert conveyancer Daniel McKinnon says now's the time to prepare if you're planning to buy or sell this spring.
Legal inconsistencies in same-sex marriage debate
The marriage equality debate is taking centre stage in mainstream media once again following the decision of Australian tennis great Margaret Court to boycott...
Special Report: It’s not just a house, it’s a home – or is it?
For over a century Orchard Hills has been made up of sprawling farmland unaffected by large scale residential development like many of its neighbouring suburbs.
Tackling drink drivers
Did you know that new legislation was introduced in recent years to combat drink driving?
For the past few years Courts have been able to...
Fences can be a dividing issue
A few times each year we get contacted by clients who are at war with their neighbours about dividing fences.
Consent orders in family law
The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most difficult situations that a person can face, especially when it comes time to...
Informal contracts explained
Weekender legal guru Daniel McKinnon explains informal contracts - and why they're just as enforceable as a written agreement.
Solving a moral dilemma
Every day we are fielding enquiries from people who wish to write Wills who have adult children and have entered into their second marriage.
Typically...
Considering a franchise opportunity
We have recently had a spate of new enquiries about people considering entering into franchise agreements.
When you enter into a franchise agreement you are...
Stamp duty reform just around the corner
On Tuesday, June 22 the NSW State Government will hand down a budget that is expected to include the biggest reforms to stamp duty in decades.
Why COVID-19 app concern is misplaced
The Federal Government has launched a contact tracing app called “COVID Safe” and is asking Australian citizens to download it, enter their details and keep the app activated to assist in the fight against COVID-19.
Swimming pool need-to-knows
Our resident legal expert Daniel McKinnon takes us through the ins and outs of building a swimming pool.
Why DIY Will kits are dangerous
A lot of people die without a Will, which means that the division of their assets after they die is determined by legislation set...
When property co-owners go to war
People own property (real estate) together for a range of reasons.
Folau can’t have his cake and eat it too
Professional sport in Australia is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to salacious headlines and legal disputes.
Israel Folau has been sensationally...
Selling this spring? Now’s the time to get ready
There has been much hubbub in the media recently about the inevitable collapse of the Sydney property market.
