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In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions you…
How do I apply for a divorce? Grounds for Divorce There are certain criteria that the Court needs to assess…
The WA Supreme Court has once again struck down adjudicators’ determinations of payment disputes under the Construction Contracts Act 2004. In…
In this series we will discuss the fundamental basics of Family Law, providing information and guidance that may answer questions…
To some people, dividing assets after separation simply means transferring cash and property between each other on a handshake. However,…
A recent Supreme Court decision has cast doubt on Local Governments’ power to order rectification of building works carried out…
Can it be said that gone are the days of unspoken understandings, implied consent, assumptions, and acquiescence about the decisions…
Written by Blair Campbell, Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation The eagerly anticipated final report of the Banking Royal Commission was finally…
Written by Daniel Morris, Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation Construction contractors sometimes end up doing work without a right to payment…
Director, Murray Thornhill, and Lawyer, Julia McCullagh, in our Dispute Resolution team has outlined tendering & contractual liability for local governments. Tendering & contractual…
When parties separate and enter into negotiations or commence proceedings in Family Court for a property settlement, one of the first…
Restraint of Trade Clauses in Employment Contracts Many employment contracts include a restraint of trade or anti-competition clause in an…
Employers should take notice that they may face prosecution under state Health and Safety laws as well as under Fair…
If you have separated but were married for five years or less, the court will closely examine the parties’ financial…
The Department of Commerce is currently in the process of drafting new regulations under section 14A of the Retirement Villages…
WA’s District Court has answered some important questions about the law governing building and construction in WA. In Malatynksi v Ranclaud [2017]…
In a recent case of Saintclaire & Saintclaire (2015) FamCAFC 245, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia (“the Full…
In 1983, the Hawke government introduced the compulsory superannuation scheme whereby employers have since been obligated to pay on behalf…
Our Employment and Dispute Resolution teams have outlined the wage increase made by the Fair Work Commission. As part of the 2022 Federal…
Building and Construction and Dispute Resolution Special Counsel, Daniel Morris, and Director, Murray Thornhill provide their insight into Pindan Constructions’ insolvency and the potential next…
Australian Family Law Courts doing it for the kids. In matters concerning children, the Family Law Courts of Australia look…
Murray Thornhill, Director and Gemma Wheeler-Carver, Associate in our Employment and Dispute Resolution teams discuss how the recent sentencing of an Esperance small business and…
HHG Legal Group’s criminal law team’s, Lisa Riley, provides an introduction to spent convictions, their applicability, and what circumstances may require…
Lisa Riley, Associate in our Crime and Traffic team has highlighted the consequences of reckless driving. WHAT IS RECKLESS DRIVING? Reckless…
HHG Legal Group Managing Director, Murray Thornhill provides a weekly snapshot of new and upcoming legislation. Environmental Protection Amendment Bill…
INHERITANCE CLAIMS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA FALL UNDER THE FAMILY PROVISION ACT 1972 (WA). THIS ACTS ASSISTS PEOPLE WHO FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN…
Introduction Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been making headlines in recent times. In 2017, the value of Bitcoin soared exponentially….
In this digital age when an employee has had a bad day at work it can be tempting for them…
Under section 6.26(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (“the Act”), rates must be paid on all land unless…
It is widely held that subcontractors are vulnerable to not being paid for the work they do. So much so, that…
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