Owners corporations: your rights and obligations
Do you own an apartment or a unit? If so, you’re most likely a member of an owners corporation, which manages the common residential property. It used to be called a body corporate. Some of the bigges...
21 Feb 20219min
Lawyer ethics and the Lawyer X scandal
Former criminal defence barrister and police informant, Nicola Gobbo, was referred in the media as Lawyer X because her true identity was subject to a suppression order. Paul Cott, Principal at Law on...
7 Feb 202114min
Powers of attorney – what are they and what do they do?
Most people have probably heard of the term, ‘power of attorney’, but don’t fully understand what it is and what it’s used for. Paul Cott, Principal of Law on Lydiard, introduces us to the legal docum...
24 Jan 202110min
Employee entitlements to pay, leave and notice
Employees have a range of minimum entitlements when it comes to what they’re paid and what leave they can take. There are differences between the states, industries and whether employees are full time...
10 Jan 202110min
Unfair and misleading conduct by businesses
Businesses can sometimes exaggerate or make claims about their products or services that aren’t quite aligned with the truth. An exaggeration is one thing, but an out-and-out lie can result in legal c...
27 Des 202013min
An update to casual employee rights
As if the laws around hiring casuals weren’t complicated enough. Recent changes to the rights of casual employees have added to the complexity. And, it’s well worth business owners understanding what...
13 Des 202014min
What is defamation?
Defamation can occur when words or images are published which have a negative impact on the reputation of an individual. What can you do if you’re defamed, and can a company sue for defamation? Paul C...
29 Nov 202015min
Demystifying property rights and interests
Because you own a piece of land doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want with it. There may be a covenant, easement or section 173 agreement on your property title, which can restrict you from alteri...
15 Nov 202011min
