Offers Litigation is both stressful and expensive. It is for this reason that it is often recommended that parties engaged in litigation should make offers early and often. Offers have a dual purpose. The first purpose is to attempt to resolve the matter in a cost effective and rapid manner. The second purpose however is
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We have written briefly about applications for surrogacy in New South Wales in the past. In that article, we wrote that generally, a couple (or a person) looking to enter into a surrogacy arrangement with a birth mother (and her partner) must have satisfy a number of matters. The most important matters are that: There
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We have written briefly about applications for surrogacy in New South Wales in the past. In that article, we wrote that generally, a couple (or a person) looking to enter into a surrogacy arrangement with a birth mother (and her partner) must have satisfy a number of matters. The most important matters are that: There
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Bankruptcy is a legal process where a person is declared unable to pay their debts. The process of bankruptcy can either be voluntary or involuntary. A voluntary bankruptcy is where the person voluntarily enters into bankruptcy. An involuntary one is where a creditor – that is, a person who is owed money – seeks court
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On 24 June 2020, the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 came into effect, which made amendments to the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956, and the Land Tax Management Act 1956. The amendments are meant to address what is perceived to be a loophole that has been long exploited by foreign
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An Asset Preservation Order (also known as Freezing Orders) is an interlocutory order (a temporary or provisional order, given during the course of the legal proceedings) made by the Court to preserve the assets of a person. The orders are intended to prevent that person from doing things like hiding those assets, spending them, distributing
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International Surrogacy has once again been put in the media spotlight, after recent events, such as the arrest of multiple women in Cambodia on the charge of human trafficking and a recent expose on the burgeoning surrogacy industry in the Ukraine. The Surrogacy Act 2010 (NSW) sets out that surrogacy in New South Wales is
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Someone said to me once that there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, and no matter how good things are, at one stage, one partner will not be as happy as the other. It is then critical that when going into business with an associate, ground rules about what to expect, what to contribute,
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Debtors – we’ve all got a few of them! Customers owing money are becoming more common these days, especially in the current climate. A failure to manage your debtors can be damaging to your business. You’ve got to nip it in the bud, and make sure the debts don’t turn bad. Here are a few
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Admittedly, Wills and Estate Planning isn’t a particularly inspiring topic. That being said however, it is an important matter to consider – if not for yourself, then for your loved ones or those you leave behind.
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