by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Litigation News, News, Wills & Deceased Estates News
In order for a Will to be valid the maker of the Will (the testator) must have the proper mental (testamentary) capacity i.e. they must, amongst other things, understand the nature and effect of the Will and the extent of their property. It is possible for a relative...
by aslaumbe | May 3, 2021 | Ligitations News, News
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, both employers and employees need to know if employees can be required to be vaccinated. This is because if an employee refuses a direction to have a jab and is then excluded from the workplace or is treated unfavourably,...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Leases News, News
If you are a landlord or tenant of retail or commercial premises during the current COVID-19 pandemic, you should be aware that following on from the introduction of the National Cabinet Commercial Leasing Mandatory Code and its adoption in NSW by the Retail and Other...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Ligitations News, News, Wills & Deceased Estates News
I continue to receive numerous enquiries for me to prepare and witness the signing of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian. Even though during the COVID-19 pandemic it is safer not to conduct face-to-face meetings, as previously...
by aslaumbe | Nov 23, 2020 | Business Sale & Purchase News, Ligitations News, News
The Federal Government has announced that it is changing the insolvency laws to allow companies running small businesses to restructure their businesses and trade out of insolvency. The changes have been introduced to help those businesses severely affected during the...
by aslaumbe | Aug 14, 2020 | Building Disputes News, Litigation News, News, Strata Matters & Dispute News
Under the Design and Building Practitioners Act, which commenced in NSW on 11 June 2020, a retrospective 10 year duty is now imposed on certain persons in the building and construction industries to exercise reasonable care to avoid economic loss caused by defects in...
