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16 May, 2025
We are delighted to announce that seven of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2026 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia. As well ... -
14 Mar, 2024
Honda Australia faces $6 million in penalties for misleading customers about dealership closures, highlighting ACCC's enforcement of ... -
08 Feb, 2024
Explore the benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like mediation, conciliation, and arbitration for efficient, ... -
15 Jan, 2024
In most standard form construction contracts, there are clauses that outline when and how payments can be made, and what to do if you do ... -
04 Dec, 2023
The commencement of proceedings against another person or business requires the lodging party to inform that person or business about the ... -
08 Nov, 2023
Discover the crucial role of expert witnesses in litigation, including their duties, admissibility of evidence, and relevant legal ... -
09 Oct, 2023
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in which parties engage one or more qualified arbitrators to make a determination ... -
26 Jun, 2023
Explore the benefits and process of mediation as an effective alternative to litigation for resolving disputes and preserving relationships. -
31 May, 2023
What happens when the settlement achieved at trial is not a better outcome than an offer made in pre-trial negotiations? In this situation, ... -
24 Apr, 2023
We are delighted to announce that five of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2024 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia. -
20 Apr, 2023
A CHOICE survey discovered that the majority of Australians report experiencing issues with their new cars within the first five years, ... -
30 Mar, 2023
Prospective Plaintiffs seeking to vindicate their reputation in an action for defamation must now consider the threshold concept of serious ... -
23 Feb, 2023
The NSW government has recently proposed changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Security of ... -
24 Oct, 2022
Can I fire you? It is a thorny question that permeates all workplaces when it comes to handling workers who have just been injured. -
29 Sep, 2022
The common law principles surrounding the concept of publication in relation to the tort of defamation were originally developed in the age ... -
09 Aug, 2022
In Kozarov v Victoria [2022] HCA 12 (“Kozarov”), the High Court of Australia (HCA) handed down a decision that will likely have significant ... -
16 Jun, 2022
When should I send a letter of demand? A ‘letter of demand’ is a letter formally requesting payment of a debt. For example, a creditor can ... -
27 Apr, 2022
Businesses are operating in more litigious times, which means each party need to ensure they have appropriate protections in place. ... -
21 Apr, 2022
We are pleased to announce that five of our lawyers have been recognised in the 2023 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Australia, released ... -
13 Apr, 2022
Even the best-laid plans can go astray. Nowhere does this age-old saying seem more appropriate than in the context of a joint venture or a ... -
01 Oct, 2021
Prolonged COVID lockdowns are described as a ‘perfect storm’ for mental health injuries; combining ‘a health crisis plus an economic ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Anyone can post a negative online review and in the blink of an eye, and bring down a business’ reputation. -
20 Jul, 2021
On 18 December 2018, the NSW Court of Appeal handed down a decision that will impact the way a commercial occupier’s duty of care is ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Hoarding programs such as Hoarders and The Hoarder Next Door have become quite popular in recent times, helping the average citizen ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Hyperlinking defamatory material on your Facebook page, benign as it may sound, could see you charged with defamation. A recent decision of ... -
20 Jul, 2021
The law recognises that the loss of a valuable commercial opportunity is a compensable loss. The principle was most famously recognised in ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Background In 2009, a (then) 15 year old boy ran across a road after his two friends in Richardson, when he was tragically struck by a ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Bradley Allen Love recently obtained a six figure judgment debt for a tenant who had been locked out of his Fyshwick premises, unlawfully, ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Amidst ongoing catastrophic bushfires, those who have lost their home may find themselves unable to build due to underinsurance. Adding to ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Pole and aerial sling gymnastics has become a mainstream form of fitness practiced by many gym enthusiasts. It requires significant ... -
20 Jul, 2021
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“the ACAT”) is well known as a ‘no costs’ jurisdiction. This epitomizes the intended purposes of ... -
20 Jul, 2021
In the recent ACT Supreme Court decision of Hargrave v Singh [2019] ACTSC 139, the court considered the culpability of an intoxicated ... -
20 Jul, 2021
With more cyclists on the road, colliding with an open car door as you ride blissfully down a road, is a recognised hazard of cycling in an ... -
20 Jul, 2021
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. -
20 Jul, 2021
Earlier this month, the ACT Supreme Court released the judgment of Hyblewski v Bellerive Homes Pty Ltd [2019] ACTSC 44. This decision has ... -
20 Jul, 2021
In early 2018, the High Court of Australia handed down the landmark cases of Probuild Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd v Shade Systems Pty Ltd ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Personal injury claims, particularly those arising from exposure to Asbestos, dust disease, and lead poisoning, are not always easily ... -
20 Jul, 2021
As the saying goes, “a man who represents himself has a fool for a client.”[1] This sentiment has been confirmed in the recent High Court ... -
20 Jul, 2021
Defamation is not just a matter for celebrities, it can significantly affect the ‘average’ person or small business. As the old adage goes: ... -
10 May, 2021
Our October HR Breakfast Club featured Anna Phillips and Riley Berry of BAL Lawyers tackling the topic of cybersecurity and privacy in the ... -
13 Apr, 2021
The law recognises that the loss of a valuable commercial opportunity is a compensable loss. The principle was most famously recognised in ...