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REGULATING NON-TRADITIONAL TRANSPORT IN THE AGE OF UBER
- 29 Jan 2018
On 1 February 2018, the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016 (NSW) will commence. In addition to regulating the taxi industry, the Act aims to tackle the increasingly popular ride-sharing industry, with services such as "Uber" becoming popularised.
DECISION ALERT: Lets Go Adventures Pty Ltd v Barrett [2017] NSWCA 243
- 03 Oct 2017
The litigation process in an adversarial trial is necessarily robust and often involves the cross-examination of witnesses to test the strength of their evidence. Advocates appearing for a party are tasked with engaging with the witnesses under cross-examination to apply the scrutiny that the adversarial process requires.
Abolition of 457 Visa
- 18 Apr 2017
The Australian Government has announced on 18 April 2017 that it will abolish the current Skilled Visa stream (457 visa).
Decision Alert: Get off my Title! - Orders for the Withdrawal of Caveats and the Court's Equitable Jurisdiction: Kondylis v Bacic[2017] NSWSC 66
- 13 Feb 2017
In a brief judgment handed down by his Honour, Justice White in Kondylis v Bacic[2017] NSWSC 66, the Supreme Court has reinforced two basic, but crucial, factors to be considered when dealing with an application for Orders for the withdrawal of a caveat.
Good Fences make Good Neighbours: The Low Down on Fencing Disputes
- 31 Jan 2017
Whilst we would all like to get along with our neighbours, sometimes even the best of relationships can sour over something as simple as a fence. If you’re having a dispute with your neighbour about the fence between your properties, there are things you can do.
Decision Alert: High Court Clarifies Requirements of Security of Payment Act Claims
- 19 Jan 2017
Until the High Court's decision in Southern Han Breakfast Point Pty Ltd (in liq) v Lawrence Construction Pty Ltd [2016] HCA 52, the question whether a "reference date" was a precondition to issuing a valid "progress payment" under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (NSW) (SOPA) remained undecided.
Acorn Lawyers Celebrate New Year's Eve at Wollongong Harbour
- 01 Jan 2017
Here it is, the first day of the New Year 2017!
At 9.00 pm last night, Wollongong Harbour was centre stage with its truly magnificent display of Acorn lawyers sponsored fireworks display.
The-Advance-Health-Care-Directive-AHCD
- 23 Aug 2016
Offering certainty for medical decisions.
Death and dying are part of life. Healthy families wish to offer the dying peace and dignity and a painless end of life. Many of us wish to make our end of life decisions clear and unambiguous. These decisions are best defined in an AHCD or an Appointment of Enduring Guardian (AOEG).
Migration Law - Changes to Skilled Occupation List (SOL) effective from 1 July 2016
- 08 Aug 2016
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Australia has introduced a number of changes to the occupations listed on SOL. The Department has added the following occupations to the SOL on 1 July 2016:
An adult with full mental capacity has the right to decide whether or not to receive medical treatment (NOT Euthanasia)
- 19 May 2016
The interesting case of Hunter and New England Area Health Service v A[2009] NSWSC 761…
Mr A developed renal failure and was kept alive by mechanical ventilation and kidney dialysis in hospital. The hospital later became aware of a document drafted by Mr A stating he would refuse renal dialysis. The hospital sought a declaration to effect his wishes.