2016 saw a major overhaul of strata legislation in NSW with over 90 changes. With more than a quarter of NSW’s population living or owning in a strata these changes effect many of us. A summary of some of the main changes are in this post and in various posts to...Read More
If you need to sign an affidavit, you will need to sign it before, and have it witnessed by: a justice of the peace; a solicitor; or another select number of people authorised by law. If the affidavit is to be signed overseas, you could also use a notary public; or an...Read More
Aldi Foods Pty Ltd v Young [2016] NSWCA 109 Background On 22 July 2009, a 52 year old woman named Susan Young was shopping at an Aldi Supermarket in New South Wales. An employee of Aldi was unpacking and restocking strawberries from a ‘pallet jack’ trolley. The pallet...Read More
Most people are aware that when they are buying a property they are entitled to a 5 day cooling off period (unless their lawyer provides a certificate waiving that entitlement). However, did you know that you have no entitlement to a cooling off period if you are...Read More
Liquidation can seem like the worst possible thing that can happen to your company. The word liquidation has a bad reputation and many people can’t think any good that could come out of it. However, liquation can have its benefits. A key concern of directors is they...Read More
There are a number of defences which may be appropriate to defend against a claim of defamation, such as: Truth – if a defamatory statement is objectively true, a claim in defamation can be defeated. Fair comment/honest opinion – a defamatory statement can...Read More
