Author: Mark Streeter

    In a very interesting case before the Supreme Court of NSW on 13 September 2013, His Honour Justice White considered an application to “suspend” the decision-making powers of a Guardian appointed under a Deed of Enduring...

Business owners should ensure they are aware of the risks associated with using social media and engaging with consumers or potential clients in this way before they start tweeting and posting online. In the eyes of the law, social media is...

While preparing a will is seen as essential for anyone who owns property or possessions and has dependents, details and security of a person’s online accounts and profiles is often overlooked. Although the Internet is a relatively recent phenomenon,...

It may be surprising to discover that the Australian Taxation Office has access to financial information disclosed in Family Court proceedings. But whether or not the ATO is permitted to use the information they discover from Family Court proceedings is...

Property Final Inspection before Settlement If you have ever purchased a property, you would have faced that nervous day three days prior to settlement, where you were invited to inspect the property. But what is it that you looked for when you did your...

When someone you care about dies, the circumstances of their death and the ensuing funeral arrangements can be too much to bear for some. And while this is a somewhat unsavoury topic, it is something everyone should know a little about, so that when...

As most people may be aware, taped conversations are generally not permitted into evidence if the person was not aware that they were being recorded. However, a recent case has shown that taped conversations, where the person has given permission to be...

   The James Hardie proceedings in the NSW Court of Appeal last November saw penalties imposed against the company's former non-executive directors and former company secretary and general counsel for their roles in providing the market with...

It is not uncommon in marriage breakdowns, particularly in cases where one partner owns a business enterprise, for the estranged spouse to make allegations in respect to their ex-partner’s fraudulent use of cash from that business or incorrect...

The Personal Property and Securities Act is causing many sleepless nights for credit managers wondering if they have acquired sufficient security in exchange for extending credit. The introduction of the Personal Properties Security Register more than...