On 11 July 2019, McCallum J of the Supreme Court of NSW handed down her judgment in O’Neill v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd (No 2) [2019] NSWSC 655. The Court held that the Sydney Morning Herald and journalist Peter FitzSimons had defamed Dr John O’Neill in two articles and awarded damages in the
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What to do if you have been issued with a bankruptcy notice, and what happens if you become a bankrupt What do I do if I have received a bankruptcy notice? After receiving a bankruptcy notice, you usually have 21 days within which to comply with the notice, or to apply to have it cancelled.
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Smartphones and smart technology have permeated almost all aspects of our daily lives. It is easier than ever before to access and record information. Whilst most people use their smartphones to snap the perfect profile pic or record “home movies”; the use of recording technology is increasing prevalent in Family Law proceedings as people try
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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but what happens to the friendship between a girl and her diamond ring when the engagement is called off? While an engagement ring is often a relatively low value asset, it can often be one of the most expensive parts of a planned wedding. J.R.R Tolkien understood just
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A retirement village is a residential complex, for retirees. Residents live in these premises by entering into a retirement village contract with the operator of the village. Locating a retirement village The New South Wales Fair Trading public register of retirement villages is a helpful resource to assist in finding and contacting a retirement
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This is an issue which commonly arises in employment disputes and legal proceedings, particularly Family Court proceedings. The Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) makes it generally unlawful to use smart phones or other listening devices to secretly record private conversations. The penalty is a fine up to $11,000 for individuals, $55,000 for corporations and/or
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