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Important Changes to the Family Law Act

Important changes to the Family Law Act and how they may affect your family law parenting matter

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Drug Policies in the Workplace: Sydney Trains v Goodsell (2024)

The recent Full Bench decision of the Fair Work Commission in Sydney Trains v Reece Goodsell [2024][1] considers the dismissal of an employee for breaching a zero-tolerance drug policy, despite no evidence of impairment while on duty.  The case was an unsuccessful appeal of an earlier 2023 decision[2].

The case highlights the need to balance strict policy enforcement with fairness to employees, including proper consideration of mitigating factors before making termination decisions.

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Guidance when Dealing with the Department of Agriculture and Food

HHG Legal has recently been successful in dealing with prosecutions by the Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia on behalf of farmers.

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Wind Farm Agreements – what are the benefits?

Wind Farm Agreements: Analysing Stakeholder Benefits In Western Australia, developers are increasingly approaching landowners to establish wind farms on their…

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HHG LEGAL GROUP GROWS ITS EMPLOYMENT TEAM WITH NEW ADDITIONS

HHG Legal Group, a leading law firm known for its commitment to excellence, is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its Employment Law team. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm’s dedication to providing comprehensive legal services to clients across Western Australia. 

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Secure Futures: The Importance of Drafting Your Will Upon Marriage

A Will is an essential tool that ensures that your loved ones are looked after and that your wishes are respected. Entering a new relationship or getting married is an exciting time, but it is also an important time to ensure that your Will is updated.

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Taking care of your pets after you’ve gone

Associate Amy Dunlop discusses the importance of  considering your pet’s welfare when making your Will. Making provision for your pets…

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New Beginnings, Secure Futures:

The Importance of Drafting Your Will Upon Marriage Associate, Emma Catterall discusses the legal considerations and best practices of drafting…

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Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 24

High Court changes landscape of arbitrations where claims may involve multiple wrongdoers The High Court recently delivered a landmark ruling…

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Managing Digital Assets as part of succession planning

Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira discusses the importance of managing digital assets. In today’s digital age, the scope of a person’s…

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Can I apply to apply to the Court to vary final parenting Orders?

Senior Associate, Dianne Caruso discusses whether the Court may vary final parenting Orders. Does section 65DAAA differ from the rule…

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Differences between the roles of Executor and Trustee

The roles of an executor and a trustee, though often held by the same person, have distinct responsibilities in managing a deceased person’s estate.

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Documents produced for court: not to be used for other purposes

The Harman undertaking is an implied undertaking made to the Court that any documents produced for the purposes of Court proceedings are not to be used for any ulterior purpose, other than the litigation in which they were produced.

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Police Powers to Investigate and Ask Questions:

The Criminal Investigation Act 2006 (WA) gives the Western Australian Police powers to investigate, and ask questions of people, in circumstances where they hold a reasonable objective belief that a person has been involved in the commission of a criminal offence.

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Closing Loopholes updates to the Fair Work Act 2009

Key employer takeaways in relation to the right to disconnect:
Take reasonable steps to limit after hours contact with employees;
Engage in consultation with employees to seek an understanding about when after hours contact may be acceptable;
Provide training to supervisors on the right to disconnect; and
Update workplace policies and employment contracts as needed.

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Stealing Offences

There are many different types of stealing offences a person could be criminally charged with by the Western Australian Police.

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The Family Violence Programme; Connect and Respect

The Family Violence Programme is available to an accused person who has been formally charged, by the Western Australian Police, with a “family violence” offence. The programme is funded by the Department of Justice and is of no cost to an accused.

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Wise to the ways of property transference in Wills

While bereavement is not how most people might see themselves coming into equity, the last thing you want to be unsure about when processing the loss of a loved one is how inheriting property works.

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A Tribute to WA Farmers this National Farm Safety Week 2024

HHG Legal Group Director Simon Creek and Associate, Richard Dewar, pay tribute to the legacy of the WA farming community…

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What to do when beneficiaries are missing or unidentified?

The duties of an executor or administrator (legal personal representative) can sometimes be exhausting and when you finally have the estate in a position ready for distribution, this job can get even more difficult if you cannot find or identify a beneficiary.

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Understanding Time Limits in Family Law Matters

Timing is vital when bringing a legal action; wait too long, and you may lose the right to commence legal proceedings. This is known as a “limitation period”.

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Provocation: An Overview

Provocation is a defence which can be used if you are charged with an assault. The defence Provocation is defined in section 245 of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913.

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The Essential Role of a Lawyer in Drafting your Will

HHG Legal Group Special Counsel, Lucy Ferreira, and Lawyer, Maria Zappala, have provided guidance on the essential role of a…

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Enduring Power of Attorney – responsibilities and risks

HHG Legal Group Senior Associate, Alex Turner, has provided guidance on Enduring Power of Attorney – responsibilities and risks.  …

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The Firearm Bill 2024

HHG Legal Group Associate, Richard Dewar, has provided a an update on the Firearm Bill 2024 (Western Australia). The ‘safety’ is…

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BLENDED FAMILIES AND WILLS

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team explore how the…

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EFFECT OF DIVORCE AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT ON WILLS MADE DURING A MARRIAGE.

Associate, Emma Catterall in our Wills & Estates Team and Lawyer, Jordan Schweitzer in our Family Law team discuss how…

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WHY PLANTS ARE GOOD IN THE WORKPLACE: CARING FOR YOUR STAFF SIMPLIFIED

It is a well-documented fact that incorporating plant life into workspaces can have a profound effect on employee well-being and…

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LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Emma Cohen, Associate in our Commercial Litigation team outlines 10 things to think about when starting up a Business in…

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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Succession planning is the process of putting in place strategies to future-proof your business, whether that be from loss of key personnel, sale of the business, your retirement or your death.

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Ours was a complex estate transaction that I was a little nervous about. I needn’t have worried. Aimee explained the complexities of the process with great clarity with the fee structures being totally transparent and clearly itemised. I will be forever grateful to Aimee and the HHG staff for their professionalism and competence.

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Can’t say I am not relieved to not see an email from you but I will be in touch soon to sort our wills out. Lesson learned on that part!

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Thank you so much for all you have done to assist us through this very complex journey, Aimee. 

You made this process so much easier for us to navigate, especially with all of the really complicated legal requirements. You genuinely took some pressure off us when life was happening around us.

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