Jun 5, 2022 | Employment Law, Litigation and Court
Restraint of trade clauses are often found in employment or shareholder agreements. Their purpose is to protect business interests such as client information, intellectual property, employees and trade secrets, by restricting the behavior of previous employees or shareholders. However, the extent to which a business can restrict an employee’s or a former director’s activities through... Read More
Jun 3, 2022 | General Advice, Litigation and Court
What Is the Difference Between a Barrister and a Solicitor? Barristers and solicitors are legal professionals who may assist you with legal matters. The difference between a barrister and a solicitor is the type of legal work they do. In general, a barrister specialises in making court appearances and speaking on your behalf. By contrast,... Read More
May 3, 2022 | Business Law, Litigation and Court
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party. This letter should set out the amount of money outstanding, a cut-off time to respond by, and notice that if no response is received by you... Read More
Apr 30, 2022 | Family Law, Litigation and Court
When a relationship or marriage ends, people often fear that they will need to go to court to deal with the separation of joint assets and liabilities, and arrangements for their children. This can be extremely stressful for those involved. Do I need to go to Court? It is not the case that people automatically... Read More
Mar 25, 2022 | Litigation and Court
Divorce or separation has a significant impact on all members of the family, including our beloved pets. Approximately 61% of Australian households have at least one pet and, in the event of a divorce or separation, pet custody can be a significant issue in the dispute. How are pets classified in custody disputes after a... Read More
Mar 6, 2022 | Litigation and Court
Makaroff v Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District [2021] NSWCA 107 A former patient has recently succeeded in a medical negligence action against the Nepean District Hospital (“the Hospital”) for the improper diagnosis of a shoulder injury. Ms Makaroff (“the Plaintiff”) was awarded a sum of $276,319.95 in damages on appeal. This case highlights the... Read More
