Dispute Resolution

The New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down a decision on 1 June 2020 that found several media companies liable for defamatory comments posted by third-party users on the media outlets Facebook pages. The comments were posted in response to non-defamatory news articles published by three different media companies. ...

If this has happened to you then you should contact a lawyer for expert advice immediately. In some circumstances, there is legislation that can allow you to make a challenge to a Will if you have not been properly or adequately provided for in the Will. However, it is important...

COVID-19 has more or less put the whole world at a standstill.  Individuals and businesses alike need to follow government policies and regulations, which are subject to change at any time, as more information about the virus comes to light. But what if you are an event coordinator and the...

As of 1 April 2020, changes to the Director Penalty Notice Regime will take effect. These changes will increase the personal liability of directors in the case of company debt. If you’re a company director, you probably want to read on to find out what the changes are and how...

The rights of shareholders to request information from a company We often find ourselves acting in matters where information has been requested of a particular entity. In some scenarios an individual might have sought disclosure of certain information from a company they are a shareholder in, or even a trust...