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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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”.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Senior Associate, Kimberly Jones, has expertly outlined the latest updates stemming from this legislation, which have already begun to take…

HHG Legal Group Associate, Richard Dewar, has provided a thorough analysis of new firearm laws in Western Australia. Introduction: Ownership of…

In light of the forthcoming amendments to family law legislation, it’s imperative for family lawyers to stay abreast of these…

Senior Associate Kimberly Jones has expertly outlined the changes that have started to take effect from 15 December 2023. The Fair…

As of 6 December 2023, there are new rules that impact the use of fixed-term employment contracts. These are the…

Public holidays for workers covered by the Federal industrial relation system are principally governed by the National Employment Standards (NES)…

Section 124E of the Sentencing Act 1995 (WA) empowers a Court to make a declaration that the offender being convicted…

HHG Legal Group’s Murray Thornhill and Special Counsel Matthew Lilly discuss adverse possession laws in Australia. Ownership of land is the great…

  The new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (Act) will come into force on 1 July 2023, now being at…

Special Counsel, Matthew Lilly, and Associate, Kimberly Jones, in our Agribusiness team have outlined the proposed changes. The Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better…

Kimberly Jones outlines changes to the Fair Work system which came into effect on 6 June 2023. The Fair Work…