Monica Blizzard joined me recently on JOY Law to talk about the very serious topic of family violence. During the show, we discussed: the alarming statistics regarding the incidence of family violence in Australia; defining patterns of behaviour; legislative change to protect against all forms of violence – not just physical violence; and getting support … Read more
In a rare move, an Advertising Standards Board ruling regarding an ad by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has been overturned following an independent review. What happened? To celebrate spring lamb, MLA produced an ad entitled “You never lamb alone” and which depicted a group of religious icons and deities sitting down to enjoy an … Read more
By Darren Sommers (Principal Solicitor) and Venn King (Special Counsel) It seems the tech world has gone crazy for Initial Coin Offerings, and why not? A number of businesses have successfully issued Initial Coin Offerings which have generated a substantial return. Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are an issue of tokens by a company which … Read more
The decision to separate from your partner is one of the most difficult you will face, and is often accompanied by feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. Many people find it confronting to contact a lawyer for an initial discussion about their situation and options. But now there’s a way to obtain that initial advice online … Read more
By Paul Welling (Principal Solicitor) and Josephine Mammone (Trainee Lawyer) We recently had cause to consider a restraint of trade clause regarding referrers. The decision in Two Lands Services Pty Limited and 1 Ors v Gregory Robert Cave [2000] NSWSC 14 considered the validity of a referrer restraint. Background Mr Cave was employed as a … Read more
By James Allen (Lawyer) and Michael Cochrane (Senior Associate) In May this year, the Federal Circuit Court ruled that an accounting firm (Ezy Accounting) which provided payroll services was liable (as an accessory) for breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009 committed by its client, a Japanese restaurant chain (click here to read our earlier … Read more
My colleague in the KHQ Family & Relationship Law team, Bronwyn Montgomery, joined me on JOY Law to discuss legal issues regarding transgender youth and minors, including: parental responsibility and the role of both parents until the child turns 18 years of age; medical interventions requiring consent beyond normal parental responsibility; two stages requiring consideration … Read more
In a warning to businesses which engage in email marketing, telecommunications giant TPG has been fined by the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching the Spam Act 2003 (the Act). Background Under the Act, businesses sending commercial electronic messages, such as e-newsletters and marketing emails, must comply with (amongst other things) three key … Read more
My colleague in the KHQ Family & Relationship Law team, Bonnie Phillips, joined me on JOY Law to discuss matters concerning property settlement when relationships end. We talked about the steps to working through a property settlement, including: proving relationship status (a key consideration given same sex marriage it not yet legal in Australia); agreeing … Read more
