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Proprietary estoppel in NSW succession disputes has become an increasing point of tension in modern estate planning. The recent case of Bushell v George [2025] NSWSC 1347 showed that high-value rural assets can trigger complex legal issues. Late changes to inheritance expectations created dispute among three siblings. The matter raised questions about estoppel, early inheritance …

Proprietary Estoppel in NSW Succession Disputes: Lessons from Bushell v George 2025 Read More »

Many businesses assume that if disaster strikes, their commercial insurance policy will cover the loss. This is usually true for more obvious incidents such as fire damage, inventory theft, or public liability claims. The real issue often lies in policy definitions in commercial insurance. This is particularly relevant to hidden infrastructure such as pipes, wires, …

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If you are preparing an Application for Consent Orders, it is important to understand the new Consent Orders Word document requirement commencing on 31 October 2025. From this date, the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia will no longer accept filings that include only a signed PDF of the proposed orders. You must …

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The recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court in Kumar v Frankies Cranes Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1264 serves as a timely reminder for businesses in the building and construction sector that informal agreements and casual email exchanges may not be enough to secure payment under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act …

Kumar v Frankies Cranes: A Costly Lesson in SOPA Compliance Read More »

Parkas v Shankar [2025] NSWSC 1140 provides a recent and clear summary of the principles governing co-ownership accounting and equitable allowances between co-owners, particularly regarding claims for improvements or repairs that enhance a property’s value. The decision explores differing judicial views on whether a co-owner may receive an allowance for time personally spent carrying out …

Beyond 50/50: How Parkas v Shankar [2025] NSWSC 1140 Reshapes Co-Ownership Accounting Read More »

The Supreme Court of New South Wales in Lewington v Dulyakarn (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 808 redefined how courts interpret key conveyancing terms in property transactions outside the standard contract format. The case involved a private sale agreement written in Thai between two unrepresented parties and raised important questions about validity, deposits, and repudiation in …

Lewington v Dulyakarn (No 2) [2025] NSWSC 808: Redefining Conveyancing Terms in NSW Read More »

Receiving a notice from your landlord alleging a breach or threatening termination can be confronting. However, a lease dispute in NSW does not automatically end your tenancy. Whether a breach causes termination depends on the lease type, the dispute’s nature, and the lease terms. In many cases, tenants can stay in possession by asserting legal …

Lease Dispute in NSW: How to Stay in Business Without Walking Away  Read More »

On 19 September 2025, a Florida Federal Judge dismissed Donald Trump’s 85-page defamation complaint against The New York Times, describing it as “tedious and burdensome.” The judge gave Trump 28 days to file a shorter complaint, limited to 40 pages, under the United States Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 8 (‘FRCP’), which requires a …

Embarrassing and Vague Pleadings in NSW: Lessons from Trump’s New York Times Case Read More »

Major reforms to workplace protections commenced on 13 October 2025 under the NSW workplace bullying and sexual harassment reforms, introducing a new anti-bullying and sexual harassment jurisdiction within the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC). The IRC can now issue “stop” orders, compel employers to take specific preventative measures, and award damages of up to $100,000 …

NSW Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment Reforms: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Read More »

Ending a partnership is not just a tidy-up but a significant turning point. It marks a clear line between shared commitments, decision-making, assets, and reputation. The choices made during the winding up process matter — from what you retain to how you communicate and document the transition. These steps shape life after the partnership and …

Ending a Partnership: Legal Steps and Key Considerations in NSW Read More »