Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Developer gets squat in ‘squatters’ rights’ claim over Campbelltown property

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It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the law, but every now and then a matter hits the media that really piques my interest. Enter: the recent NSW Supreme Court decision of Australian Retirement Holdings Pty Ltd v Tracey Anne Higgins in her capacity as administrator of the estate of the late Monica Mary Pritchard…

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Can I use images from Google in my content?

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Google Images can be a goldmine when it comes to locating the ideal images for your social media posts, blog articles, website content, presentations, and other documents. Many people are not aware, however, that there are copyright issues to be considered before using these images. Just because images and other content are readily available on…

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Claiming on business interruption insurance during COVID-19

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In a win for businesses, the NSW Court of Appeal has rejected the insurance industry’s case that business interruption insurance should not cover losses incurred due to COVID-19. It’s safe to say this decision will have enormous ramifications for the industry with the floodgates set to open with claims.If you’ve suffered loss of business due…

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