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Property Settlement in Family Law – How Important are Contributions?
When a married or de facto couple separate or divorce, a significant part of that process is the separation of assets and liabilities – known in the family law world as “property settlement”. Property settlement in family law encompasses the division of joint assets,...
Musical Copyright
Musical Copyright in the US In 2016 a Los Angeles Court handed down a decision that the rock n’ roll band Led Zeppelin did not breach copyright in their 1971 song ‘Stairway to Heaven’. The song, being arguably their most famous and iconic song, was alleged to have...
Contesting a Will
Can You Put Anything You Like in Your Will? When it comes to writing your own will, you may think you should be able to divide your assets however you like. However, the law takes into account moral responsibilities owed to family members. Although they are your...
Choosing a Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney? An attorney is someone who has the legal power to make decisions on your behalf. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that appoints someone to act on your behalf in particular financial or health related matters. This document can be...
Child Support – Minding Your Minors
When couples separate or divorce, there may be animosity or tension between them. However, when the parties share children, it is crucial that the breakdown of the relationship does not lead to the breakdown of the relationship either of the parents have with their...
Are Recipes Protected by Copyright?
Is My Recipe My Intellectual Property? If you think your chocolate cake recipe is exceptional, or you’ve designed the next ‘big thing’ in the culinary world, you might want to protect your recipe. There are different types of protection in intellectual property, such...
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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,...
Understanding Unfair Dismissal Claims
Unfair dismissal matters can be complex and frustrating for both employers and employees alike. Since the commencement of the Fair Work Act (‘the Act’) in 2009, employers have responsibilities to correctly terminate employees. More employees are commencing unfair...