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When Is a Civil Case ‘Closed’? A Recent NSW Court of Appeal Warning
The NSW Court of Appeal’s Tabbaa decision highlights why evidence, trial steps and appeal thresholds must be managed carefully in civil litigation.
1 day ago3 min read
Contractors and Payroll Tax: What the High Court’s Uber Decision Means for NSW Businesses
The High Court’s Uber decision confirms that some contractor-related payments can be taxable wages in NSW. Here is what businesses should review.
1 day ago3 min read
DIY Wills and Online Templates: A Recent NSW Supreme Court Warning
A recent NSW Supreme Court case shows how ambiguous wording in a DIY will created a dispute over a $3.8 million estate.
Oct 263 min read
New NSW Strata Rules: Committee Training and Two-Lot Reporting Changes
NSW strata changes from 1 October 2026 introduce committee training deadlines and exempt two-lot schemes from annual reporting. Here is what owners should check.
Oct 212 min read
NSW Property Development: A Faster Way to Release Certain Covenants Under Section 88B
From 3 August 2026, NSW developers can release certain public covenants and restrictions through a section 88B instrument lodged with a plan.
Oct 143 min read
Excluding a Business Co-Owner: Lessons from the Lanmar Decision
A recent NSW Supreme Court shareholder dispute highlights the risks of excluding a business co-owner, relying on AI legal guidance and pursuing contested valuations.
Oct 53 min read
Dying Without a Will in NSW: The Statutory Legacy Has Increased
NSW’s CPI-indexed statutory legacy increased from 30 July 2026. Learn what this means for surviving spouses, children and blended families when someone dies without a will.
Sep 282 min read
Can Improperly Obtained Evidence Still Be Used in Court?
A recent NSW Court of Appeal decision explains when improperly or illegally obtained evidence may still be admitted—and why parties should avoid unauthorised self-help.
Sep 202 min read
Cooling-Off Periods When Buying Residential Property in NSW
Buying a home in NSW? Understand the five-day cooling-off period, the 0.25% cost of withdrawing, auction exceptions and section 66W certificates.
Sep 142 min read
Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding in NSW?
Electronic signatures are often legally effective in NSW, but businesses must still address authority, contractual requirements and special execution formalities.
Sep 72 min read
District Court's Jurisdiction Increased
On 25 November 2022, the District Court Amendment Act 2022 No72 was assented to. Changes were made (effecting sections 4 and 44 of the District Court Act 1973 (NSW)) which amongst other things, increased the monetary limit from $750,000 (for matters that would normally fall under the Common Law Division of the Supreme Court of NSW) to $1,250,000. Lawyers need to be aware of this amendment, as starting a claim in the Supreme Court's Common Law Division could have costly repe
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Was it a gift or can I get my money back?
A common problem has always been that when someone pays something for someone else, does the money have to be repaid. The simple answer is...it depends. It depends on whether there was an agreement between both parties. It also depends on the relationship between them. Generally speaking, if there is no agreement documented or otherwise provable, the whole issue can sometimes come down to the relationship between the people involved. At law, there is what's known as the "p
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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