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Transgender daughter left out of will receives $3.225 million 10/10/2020

Transgender daughter left out of will receives $3.225 million On 22 March 2017, a 93-year-old Jewish man died. He had two adult children and one was a biological born male who identified as transgender. In his will, the deceased left the daughter out of his will. The daughter applied to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a family provision order.

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30/03/2020

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Can you rely on a force majeure clause in the current Coronavirus outbreak? 26/03/2020

Can you rely on a force majeure clause in the current Coronavirus outbreak? Generally, most force majeure clauses in contracts do not list serious viral outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics as causes of an force majeure event. As such, if a party is going to rely on the force majeure clause, they would need to determine whether the Coronavirus outbreak falls within a general d

Mixed News in Latest Report on Progress to 30% Target 20/12/2017

Female representation on ASX200 boards on track for 2018 target (30%): http://aicd.companydirectors.com.au/advocacy/board-diversity/mixed-news-in-latest-report-on-progress-to-30-per-cent-target #.WjmrS0c2PV4.email

Mixed News in Latest Report on Progress to 30% Target The September-November 2017 Quarterly Diversity Report shows that female representation across ASX 200 Boards has hit 26%.

Big to***co forced to run a year of ads admitting smoking kills 26/11/2017

A novel remedy (and just 10 years in the making!) - USA to***co companies ordered to publish ads detailing the dangers and addictive quality of smoking by USA Federal Court: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-26/big-to***co-forced-to-advertise-admissions-in-us/9194960

Big to***co forced to run a year of ads admitting smoking kills Big to***co is forced to run advertisements saying that smoking kills, and ci******es are intentionally designed to get people addicted.

Ambulance staff sue over their medical files being sold to lawyers 20/11/2017

Something to keep an eye on in an age of digital information: NSW Ambulance Officers sue over release of details

Ambulance staff sue over their medical files being sold to lawyers "I'm furious. When I drive past an ambulance which is meant to be 'the most trusted profession', I find myself sticking my finger up.

'As long as it takes': Turnbull government delays Parliament to deal with marriage, citizenship 20/11/2017

PM Malcolm Turnbull delays a sitting week of parliament: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/as-long-as-it-takes-turnbull-government-delays-parliament-to-deal-with-marriage-citizenship-20171119-gzoqbs.html

'As long as it takes': Turnbull government delays Parliament to deal with marriage, citizenship The Turnbull government has taken the unusual step of delaying a parliamentary sitting, citing the need to pass same-sex marriage laws and deal with the citizenship fiasco.

Copyright Laws Make Photographs of the Eiffel Tower at Night Illegal 19/11/2017

Something interesting for your Monday morning wanderlust - the copyright laws affecting some of the world's most iconic structures - including the Eiffel Tower (but only at night!) https://mymodernmet.com/eiffel-tower-copyright-law/

Copyright Laws Make Photographs of the Eiffel Tower at Night Illegal We look at copyright law and why taking photographs of certain monuments, like the Eiffel Tower at night, are illegal, as well as freedom of panorama law.

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Labor says more than 100 decisions by Joyce and Nash could be challenged 29/10/2017

On Friday Barnaby Joyce and Fiona Nash were found to be ineligible for election - does this have any effect on the work Parliament has done this term? Maybe: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/oct/30/labor-says-more-than-100-decisions-by-joyce-and-nash-could-be-challenged

Labor says more than 100 decisions by Joyce and Nash could be challenged Opposition claims relocation of APVMA, the regional NBN and mobile blackspot program open to challenge

See what will happen if the High Court kicks out the Citizenship Seven today 26/10/2017

In VERY exciting news, the High Court will deliver its judgment on the this afternoon - stay tuned!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-27/citizenship-seven-rulings-winners-and-losers/9050222

See what will happen if the High Court kicks out the Citizenship Seven today The High Court will soon deliver its ruling.

Workers In These Jobs Get The Most Sleep 23/10/2017

Spoiler alert: "Lawyer" is not on this list

Workers In These Jobs Get The Most Sleep A new study ranks the best and worst professions for getting enough shut eye.

Citizenship Seven β€” who is arguing what before the High Court? 08/10/2017

A refresher on Australia's dual national politicians and the consequences of any High Court decisions made:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-09/citizenship-seven-argue-case-in-high-court/9028130

Citizenship Seven β€” who is arguing what before the High Court? Seven politicians who were found to be citizens of other countries will argue their case in the High Court. Here's what we know.

Powerful NRA calls for more regulation after Las Vegas shooting 05/10/2017

The US National Rifle Association is calling for the regulation of the bump stocks used to modify the guns used in the Vegas attack:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-06/nra-calls-for-bump-stock-regulation/9021394

Powerful NRA calls for more regulation after Las Vegas shooting In a rare move, the powerful US gun lobby the National Rifle Association calls on regulators to determine whether bump-stock devices used by the Las Vegas shooter comply with federal law.

EU orders Amazon to pay €250m in back taxes to Luxembourg | afr.com 04/10/2017

is coming and the question on everyone's mind is ... how is going to be taxed?? (No? Just us?)

Great article from the Financial Review about recent EU decision regarding the taxing of profits paid to Amazon's Luxembourg based holding company that saw a majority of profits go untaxed

http://www.afr.com/news/world/europe/eu-orders-amazon-to-pay-250m-in-back-taxes-to-luxembourg-20171004-gyujmw

EU orders Amazon to pay €250m in back taxes to Luxembourg | afr.com The EU has ordered Amazon to pay Luxembourg €250 million in taxes dating back to 2003. Apple is also in the crosshairs.

IMF warns Australia on household debt vulnerability 04/10/2017

Warning to Australia from IMF on household debt levels

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-04/imf-warns-australia-on-household-debt/9013634

IMF warns Australia on household debt vulnerability Australia's high levels of household debt leave it potentially exposed to a global economic shock or a banking crisis, warns the IMF.

Why Chelsea took her life savings and lent it to complete  strangers 03/10/2017

The future of banking? P2P lending sees higher returns on cash than what the big four and others can offer - but at what risk?

Why Chelsea took her life savings and lent it to complete strangers With the the advent of peer-to-peer lenders, online platforms that match investors and borrowers, investors can get up to three times the interest paid by term deposits.

Belle Gibson fined $410,000 after misleading people with claims she cured cancer 28/09/2017

Belle Gibson fined $410,000 after misleading people with claims she cured cancer Justice Debbie Mortimer handed down the judgement in the Federal Court on Thursday over five contraventions of Australian consumer law.

Most machines not included in bank blitz on ATM fees 26/09/2017

Recently announced cuts to ATM fees will not affect the majority of ATM machines

Most machines not included in bank blitz on ATM fees The big four banks' rush to scrap ATM fees for customers of other banks has been hailed as a win for consumers, but bank critics warned it was not enough.

Dual Citizenship - What's the problem? | dormerstanhope 22/09/2017

talking point - What's the big deal with politicians with dual citizenship? Get the (short) answer here --> https://www.dormerstanhope.com/single-post/2017/09/22/Dual-Citizenship---Whats-the-problem

Dual Citizenship - What's the problem? | dormerstanhope What’s the problem with Federal politicians Malcolm Roberts, Barnaby Joyce, Scott Ludlam, Larissa Waters and Matt Canavan being dual citizens? Short answer: sec...

A but-for test in equitable estoppel? Priestley v Priestley [2017] NSWCA 155 | dormerstanhope 01/07/2017

Now on the website - a case note and analysis of the latest Court of Appeal decision on equitable (proprietary) estoppel

A but-for test in equitable estoppel? Priestley v Priestley [2017] NSWCA 155 | dormerstanhope Justices McColl, Macfarlan JJA and Emmett AJA of the NSW Court of Appeal handed down their decision in Priestly v Priestly [2017] NSWCA 155 this week. Justice M...

29/06/2017

Size matters! The reports a 23.1% growth in small firms over the past two years in Australia. Why? We're personalised. We develop strong relationships with you and get to know what you're after and why. Our advice and solutions are tailored to your position and objectives, not rolled out of a precedent library. We get it.
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