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Marino Law Braves the Cold to Raise Awareness for Homelessness on the Gold Coast

Marino Law Braves the Cold to Raise Awareness for Homelessness on the Gold Coast

The Marino Law team braved the cold on Thursday night. "It means a lot to us and our team that we can give back to the community, so one night experiencing what so many Gold Coasters experience every night of the week was the least we could do."
Marino Law Wins Landmark Fraud Case

Marino Law Wins Landmark Fraud Case

The decision in Issa v Owens & Ors [2023] QSC 004 was handed down by Crowley J on Friday 24 February 2023. ...
The Wolf of Instagram

The Wolf of Instagram

The recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Scholz (No 2) [2022] FCA 1542 (“Scholz”) ...
Marino Law Welcomes New Partners

Marino Law Welcomes New Partners

Mark Steele and Andrew Taylor Marino Law is excited to announce the promotion of two of its long-standing ...
Dealing with Defamatory Online Reviews

Dealing with Defamatory Online Reviews

It has long been accepted that one of the primary means to attract customers is through positive online reviews, ...
Two Minutes with Andrew Taylor – Special Counsel

Two Minutes with Andrew Taylor – Special Counsel

Marino Law is pleased to introduce you to Andrew Taylor, who is Special Counsel at Marino Law, heading up the ...
Skilled Migration and the Hospitality Industry – How Migration Changes Are Helping Local Businesses Retain Staff in a Post-Pandemic Australia

Skilled Migration and the Hospitality Industry – How Migration Changes Are Helping Local Businesses Retain Staff in a Post-Pandemic Australia

It is undeniable that the hospitality industry has historically, and continues to, rely on foreign nationals to ...
Rights of Occupancy and Life Estates – the Hidden Pitfalls

Rights of Occupancy and Life Estates – the Hidden Pitfalls

The differences and effects of a right of occupancy granted under a Will versus a life estate, are topics that our ...
High Court finds Google search results do not amount to publication of defamatory material

High Court finds Google search results do not amount to publication of defamatory material

In the decision of Google LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27 (17 August 2022) (“Defteros”) handed down on 17 August ...
Refusal to complete contract due to increase material and supply costs amounts to a repudiation of a building contract

Refusal to complete contract due to increase material and supply costs amounts to a repudiation of a building contract

It is now common knowledge that the building industry is Australia suffering due to the increase in material and ...
Is the presumption of advancement still good law?

Is the presumption of advancement still good law?

The complex and long-standing equitable doctrines of a presumption of a resulting trust and the “presumption” of ...
Migration Agents -V- Immigration Lawyers, Know the difference

Migration Agents -V- Immigration Lawyers, Know the difference

Whilst there may be a number of suitably qualified migration agents authorised to practice in Australia, there are several reasons why a solicitor may be more beneficial to engage in the long-term.
A change in Government brings a change to Australia’s skilled migration program

A change in Government brings a change to Australia’s skilled migration program

In May of this year, Australia welcomed the Albanese government into power, and the change in government also ...
Contracts terminated under Sunset Clause – it’s important to get legal advice

Contracts terminated under Sunset Clause – it’s important to get legal advice

Full 9News Gold Coast video here. Further contracts have been terminated in the Ormeau Hills project due to ...
Marino Law raises over $10,000 to help highlight Australia’s hidden homelessness

Marino Law raises over $10,000 to help highlight Australia’s hidden homelessness

Marino Law raises over $10,000 to help highlight Australia’s hidden homelessness Seven of Marino Law’s Partners ...
Marino Law a finalist in the 2022 Australian Law Awards

Marino Law a finalist in the 2022 Australian Law Awards

  Marino Law is humbled and incredibly proud to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the ...
ATO to take further action on debt collection

ATO to take further action on debt collection

The Australian Tax Office has announced that whilst it remains committed to engaging with taxpayers about unpaid ...
Marino Law a finalist in the Client Choice Awards 2022

Marino Law a finalist in the Client Choice Awards 2022

Marino Law is excited to have been named as a Finalist in the Client Choice Awards 2022 – Best Law & Related ...
The Probuild collapse: are subcontractors the biggest losers yet again?

The Probuild collapse: are subcontractors the biggest losers yet again?

On 24 February 2022, Probuild announced that it has placed itself into voluntary administration. By doing so, $5 ...
Australia welcomes back upwards of 200,000 eligible visa holders

Australia welcomes back upwards of 200,000 eligible visa holders

As Australia’s national vaccination rate continues to rise, the Federal Government has introduced the greatest ...
Queensland’s Defamation Law Reforms

Queensland’s Defamation Law Reforms

In conformity with its agreement to implement Model Defamation Amendment Provisions to amend, amongst ...
Potential Increase to the powers of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in relation to small business taxation

Potential Increase to the powers of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in relation to small business taxation

On 11 May 2021, the Budget Measures Budget Paper No. 2 2021–22 was circulated by The Honourable Josh Frydenberg ...
Distinguishing between Employees and Contractors

Distinguishing between Employees and Contractors

Distinguishing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor continues to be an essential ...
Upcoming changes to Business & Skilled Migration Queensland – Subclass 491 Small Business Owner Pathway

Upcoming changes to Business & Skilled Migration Queensland – Subclass 491 Small Business Owner Pathway

In November of 2019, the Department of Home Affairs (‘Department’) released the Skilled Work Regional ...
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