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HHG Legal Group’s Murray Thornhill looks into defamatory text messages and a trend towards protection in the virtual arena in light…

With insolvencies on the rise in Australia’s construction industry, increasing reliance is sought to be placed on trust structures to…

HHG’s Special Counsel for Family Disputes, Dianne Caruso, discusses eligibility when making a family law claim in a de facto relationship….

HHG Legal Group’s Will & Estates Law Graduates answer frequently asked questions regarding an enduring power of attorney. What is an…

HHG Legal Group’s Murray Thornhill from the Dispute Resolution team discusses the consequences of underpaying employees. Another large company has hit the news…

HOW FAMILY VIOLENCE IMPACTS ON PROPERTY SETTLEMENT PROCEEDINGS Written by Dianne Caruso, Special Counsel for Family Law, and, Simon Creek, Executive Chairman…

John Fiocco has recommended that WA law be changed so that, when a construction contractor or principal becomes insolvent, a…

WHAT IMPACT DOES DEATH HAVE ON YOUR FAMILY LAW PROPERTY PROCEEDINGS? Nowadays, couples are often separating later in their lives,…

Written by Murray Thornhill You have purchased a used vehicle in the last six months which has been at the…

There are two Bills before this State’s Legislative Assembly which will have significant implications for the taxation of transactions in…

CAN INSOLVENT CONTRACTORS ENFORCE ADJUDICATION AWARDS? Yes in NSW, no in VIC, probably in WA It remains uncertain whether liquidators…

Paying child support is designed to help meet the cost of caring for and raising your children when they are…

Earlier this year, the Federal Attorney General, Christian Porter, announced that de-facto couples in Western Australia will soon be able…

It’s safe to say pets are a very welcome addition to most Australian families and many consider the family pet…

The mere thought makes every property owner shudder – to be notified that their land is going to be compulsorily…

Within the last few years, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Western Australian Office of State Revenue (OSR) have intensified…

A rise in cases of financial abuse proves that seniors in all stages of frailty must implement appropriate safeguards against…

On 14 February 2018, the High Court of Australia unanimously decided that an adjudicator’s determination of a construction pay dispute…

Powers of Attorney can form an important part of your plan to manage your financial affairs once you lose capacity…

HHG Legal Group’s Corporate and Commercial law Managing Director, Murray Thornhill provides a practical case study on priority of payment for rent…

Basic principle: the right to be paid what your work is worth and lump sum contract A contractor is entitled…

Each year, HHG Giving Back supports three charities, providing financial contributions and pro-bono legal advice. By supporting Hagar, Path of…

Workplace Christmas party fails are the stuff of legend (and blockbuster hits) – but also some not-so-funny litigation. Which begs…

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions…

Simon Creek, Executive Chairman answers some of the most frequently asked questions around financial agreements. What is a Binding Financial…

Our estate planning and dispute resolution teams are all too often, and increasingly, acting to rescue seniors from falling victim…

HHG Legal Group’s Wills and Estate team explores the dire situation when a person dies without a Will. If a…

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you have…

In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Wills and Estate Planning, providing information and guidance that may answer…

HHG Legal Group routinely gives this advice which, following the recent spate of home builder insolvencies, is needed now more…