Jul 26, 2022 | Litigation and Court
Litigation is a way of resolving disputes through the court system. Disputes fall into one of two following classifications: civil or criminal. Civil Litigation Civil cases involves a dispute between two (or more parties). Typically, both sides will be represented by lawyers, who fight for their interests and a favourable outcome. In a civil claim,... Read More
Jul 24, 2022 | Litigation and Court
If you have obtained a judgment against someone who owes you money (called a “debtor”), you can sometimes run into trouble enforcing that judgment if the debtor applies for an instalment order to pay the debt. Whilst the instalment order is in place, and the debtor is abiding by it, you won’t be able to... Read More
Jul 17, 2022 | Litigation and Court
Going to court is one of the most well-known means of resolving a legal dispute. However, there are other options available outside of court. These options are types of alternative dispute resolution. Each involves a different level of assistance from a third party, from facilitating discussion through to making enforceable decisions. Why choose alternative dispute... Read More
Jun 26, 2022 | Litigation and Court
Negligence occurs when one party owes another party a duty of care, and fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing damage to that party. It applies to both individuals and businesses. There are several factors that need to be satisfied for an individual or a company to successfully sue for negligence. These are: Duty... Read More
Jun 24, 2022 | Employment Law, Litigation and Court
Can an employer intervene in an employee’s use of social media outside work? A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission has shed some light on this question, showing that having a detailed workplace policy can provide better protection for your company from damaging posts made by employees. Further, the decision has shown that employees... Read More
Jun 6, 2022 | Family Law, Litigation and Court
A binding financial agreement – also commonly referred to as a ‘pre-nuptial agreement’ – is an agreement sets out the division of property and child custody agreements in the event of the breakdown of a relationship. These documents are legally binding and can be enforced by the courts, which allow for certainty, trust, and peace... Read More
