In recent months you may have heard the news about Tasmanian Constructions (Hotondo Homes franchise in Hobart) going into liquidation. Tasmania does not have a requirement (since about 2008) requiring Home Warranty Insurance. However, in NSW there is a requirement for home building compensation fund (Home Warranty Insurance) cover to be taken out by the …
Estate Litigation or Family Provisions Claims are usually actions taken by individuals who have been left out of a will. The sole purpose of these claims is for these people to try and gain a benefit from the estate of which they believe they are entitled too. However, much like all forms of litigation in …
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The absence of a legal requirement does not mean that people will be not receive directions to have the COVID-19 vaccine from employer’s and other areas in society. Pursuant to Workplace Health and Safety laws, an Employer has an obligation to provide a safe workplace and employees have obligations to assist their Employer in maintaining …
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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 …
Being served with an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is both confronting and intimidating. First and foremost, it is important for any defendant to seek legal advice. Each persons set of circumstances is unique and an AVO can effect many aspects of a persons life. This can include employment, travel and in some cases can cause …
In late 2018, the penalties able to be imposed by the Local Court of NSW changed. When a party pleads guilty to an offence, the Court has a number of options with respect of a penalty. Below we broadly outline the options and their effect. Condition Release Order Previously known as the Section 10(1)(b) a …
Companies in Australia owe a duty to provide a safe working environment free from bullying and harassment. This applies to not only employees, but anyone who has a relationship with your company. Workplace bullying is defined by Safe Work Australia as ‘the repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers …
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As of 1 December 2017, new legislation by the State Government overhauled the existing CTP scheme, providing major changes to motor accident compensation claims. We provide this article to assist you in better understanding the new scheme and how it may affect you. The following applies for any motor vehicle accident which occurred on or …
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I have previously written in the past about the debt recovery process on our blog – if you’ve read it, I hope that you found it helpful.
Are you engaged to attend a directions or other minor call-over matter which is out of your way? Adams Partners can assist with that. With experienced litigators based out of our offices in Penrith, Sydney CBD, and Parramatta, we are in a unique position to offer solicitor agency services to all Courts in the Sydney CBD, …
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