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Decriminalising Insider Trading Proposal

30-November-2010 Fraud and Insolvency By Mark Streeter

Insider trading only became illegal in 1960s when it was felt some individuals had an unfair advantage over others with the buying and selling of stocks. In 2009 an article was published supporting a fairly radical idea for insider trading to be...

What is insider trading?

Fraud and Insolvency By Mark Streeter

Insider trading is illegal in Australia … but what is the definition of insider trading? The simplest definition of insider trading is taking advantage of information that is not public. This 'inside' information is most often seen as being used to...

Serious effects of bankruptcy on an Individual

Fraud and Insolvency By Mark Streeter

    Many people wonder what limitations are placed upon an individual after they are declared bankrupt. Upon becoming bankrupt almost all of their property goes to (‘vests in’) the person's Trustee in Bankruptcy.    It is then an offense...

Court protects Russian bride

29-November-2010 Family Law By Mark Streeter

A Russian bride's binding financial agreement turns out not to be binding The facts The husband living on the North Coast of NSW developed a relationship with a lady in Russia. He travelled to Russia, married her and brought her back to Australia as...

Deed of Enduring Guardianship put to test

Guardianship By Mark Streeter

Does a Deed of Enduring Guardianship allow a hospital to stop medical treatment even if it is keeping a patient alive? The case of Hunter and New England Area Health Service v A [2009] NSWSC 761 in 2009  raised this very important question. A Deed of...

Protecting women and children from violence

Family Law By Simone Green

Protecting people from violence is a significant role of Australian laws. The protection of women and children from domestic violence is a topic often covered in the media. Sexual assault is another. A report into the various Federal and State laws and...

Protecting the elderly from financial exploitation

Guardianship By Mark Streeter

Grandmother's bank accounts being raided “I am concerned my grandmother is being taken advantage of!  My cousin has moved into her house and is accessing her bank accounts what can I do?”   Comment from Mark Streeter - Sydney Family Law...

Prenuptial Agreement – who, when and why

Family Law By Simone Green

Prenuptial agreements have become more common and accepted in our society, yet many couples intending to marry feel they don't need a prenup. But it is worth considering and below, we look at some of the key questions surrounding prenuptial...

One night stand impacts child support case

Family Law By Mark Streeter

Man pays child support for six years before DNA reveals he is not the father An expensive child support case shows it is not always worth recovering funds even if they are overpaid or incorrectly paid. The facts of Forsythe & Latimer & Anor...

Is a doctor held responsible for failing to diagnose something?

General,Family Law By Simone Green

The case of TABET V GETT [2010] in the High Court of Australia (12 April 2010) investigated this.   Facts behind the case On 11 January 1991, the appellant was admitted to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children with symptoms of headaches,...