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TIME LIMITATIONS FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT PROCEEDINGS

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

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HOW DO I APPLY FOR A DIVORCE?

How do I apply for a divorce? Grounds for Divorce There are certain criteria that the Court needs to assess…

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COURT CLARIFIES ADJUDICATOR’S ROLE IN CONSTRUCTIONS PAYMENT CLAIMS

The WA Supreme Court has once again struck down adjudicators’ determinations of payment disputes under the Construction Contracts Act 2004. In…

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FAMILY LAW BASICS SERIES: WHAT IS A CASE GUARDIAN?

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

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DIVIDING THE ASSETS AFTER SEPARATION

To some people, dividing assets after separation simply means transferring cash and property between each other on a handshake. However,…

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING ORDER OVERTURNED ON AN IMPORTANT TECHNICALITY

A recent Supreme Court decision has cast doubt on Local Governments’ power to order rectification of building works carried out…

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HOW CAN THE FAMILY COURT IMPACT A CHILD’S SCHOOLING?

Can it be said that gone are the days of unspoken understandings, implied consent, assumptions, and acquiescence about the decisions…

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AUSTRALIAN BANKING ROYAL COMMISSION 2019 PART TWO

Written by Blair Campbell, Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation The eagerly anticipated final report of the Banking Royal Commission was finally…

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS GO WITHOUT PAYMENT UNDER CONTRACT

Written by Daniel Morris, Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation Construction contractors sometimes end up doing work without a right to payment…

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TENDERING AND CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Director, Murray Thornhill, and Lawyer, Julia McCullagh, in our Dispute Resolution team has outlined tendering & contractual liability for local governments. Tendering & contractual…

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VALUING ASSETS IN FAMILY LAW

When parties separate and enter into negotiations or commence proceedings in Family Court for a property settlement, one of the first…

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REASONABLE RESTRAINT

Restraint of Trade Clauses in Employment Contracts Many employment contracts include a restraint of trade or anti-competition clause in an…

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ABUSIVE EMPLOYER CONVICTED UNDER STATE OHS LAW

Employers should take notice that they may face prosecution under state Health and Safety laws as well as under Fair…

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PROPERTY DIVISION IN SHORT MARRIAGES – WHAT PRINCIPLES APPLY

If you have separated but were married for five years or less, the court will closely examine the parties’ financial…

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SECOND ROUND OF CHANGES TO THE RETIREMENT VILLAGES ACT 1992 (WA)

The Department of Commerce is currently in the process of drafting new regulations under section 14A of the Retirement Villages…

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HHG CONSTRUCTION LAW SERIES: DISTRICT COURT CLARIFIES UNREGISTERED BUILDERS’ RIGHTS

WA’s District Court has answered some important questions about the law governing building and construction in WA. In Malatynksi v Ranclaud [2017]…

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ARE BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS REALLY “BINDING”?

In a recent case of Saintclaire & Saintclaire (2015) FamCAFC 245, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia (“the Full…

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I WANT HALF OF MY EX’S SUPERANNUATION – CAN I GET IT?

In 1983, the Hawke government introduced the compulsory superannuation scheme whereby employers have since been obligated to pay on behalf…

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FURTHER MINIMUM AWARD WAGE INCREASES ON 1 OCTOBER 2022

Our Employment and Dispute Resolution teams have outlined the wage increase made by the Fair Work Commission. As part of the 2022 Federal…

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WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IN THE PINDAN INSOLVENCY?

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…

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BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD

Australian Family Law Courts doing it for the kids. In matters concerning children, the Family Law Courts of Australia look…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS

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…

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INTRODUCTION TO SPENT CONVICTIONS: ELIGIBILITY, EXCLUSIONS & CRIMINAL HISTORY DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS

HHG Legal Group’s criminal law team’s, Lisa Riley, provides an introduction to spent convictions, their applicability, and what circumstances may require…

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RECKLESS DRIVING

Lisa Riley, Associate in our Crime and Traffic team has highlighted the consequences of reckless driving. WHAT IS RECKLESS DRIVING? Reckless…

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WA WEEKLY LEGISLATION UPDATE

HHG Legal Group Managing Director, Murray Thornhill provides a weekly snapshot of new and upcoming legislation. Environmental Protection Amendment Bill…

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INHERITANCE CLAIMS IN WA

INHERITANCE CLAIMS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA FALL UNDER THE FAMILY PROVISION ACT 1972 (WA). THIS ACTS ASSISTS PEOPLE WHO FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN…

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SELLING AND BUYING REAL ESTATE WITH BITCOIN — THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS?

Introduction Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been making headlines in recent times. In 2017, the value of Bitcoin soared exponentially….

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VIRTUAL DAMAGE & REAL LIFE LOSS – SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE WORKPLACE

In this digital age when an employee has had a bad day at work it can be tempting for them…

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RATE EXEMPTIONS MAY BE BROADER THAN YOU THINK

Under section 6.26(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) (“the Act”), rates must be paid on all land unless…

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PROJECT TRUST ACCOUNTS: PROTECTING SUB-CONTRACTORS

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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