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Verdict sets new legal precedent for mortgage fraud

Verdict sets new legal precedent for mortgage fraud

In a decision with important ramifications for financial lending institutions, a verdict handed down last week by ...
Mortgagee’s reasonable steps not so reasonable

Mortgagee’s reasonable steps not so reasonable

In C & F Nominees Mortgage Securities Ltd v Karbotli & Ors [2020] VCC 987 (the “Proceedings”) the County ...
QUEENSLAND’S NEW RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING LAWS EXPLAINED

QUEENSLAND’S NEW RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL LEASING LAWS EXPLAINED

The National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID 19 (“Code”) was ...
A window of opportunity for restructure

A window of opportunity for restructure

As a consequence of the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on the economy, Australia has entered a recession ...
Should I resolve my property matter during COVID-19?

Should I resolve my property matter during COVID-19?

For separating couples, uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic brings additional anxiety around the ...
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) response to the issuing of a statutory demand under the new laws

Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) response to the issuing of a statutory demand under the new laws

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland, Sunstate Land Pty Ltd v Hiview Design & Construction Pty ...
Parenting Orders – Contravention Applications During COVID-19 Pandemic

Parenting Orders – Contravention Applications During COVID-19 Pandemic

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable difficulties for separated parents, particularly those living ...
Casual Employment: Employees’ right to double dip confirmed – what employers need to know about recent decisions

Casual Employment: Employees’ right to double dip confirmed – what employers need to know about recent decisions

Following on from our articles ‘The Essence of Casual Employment’ and ‘Recent Developments in Casual ...
Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

Are you Eligible for a Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300)

Arguably one of the greatest milestones of your life has just occurred, you have said the magic ‘yes’ or ‘will ...
The importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement

The importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement

We as family lawyers are, at times, faced with situations where there is a significant power imbalance or ...
Virtual company meetings, counterpart and electronic executions for corporate business is now permitted under new treasurer determination

Virtual company meetings, counterpart and electronic executions for corporate business is now permitted under new treasurer determination

On 5 May 2020, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg made a determination as a result of the ongoing COVID 19 saga that ...
COVID-19 – Why you need an expert Construction Lawyer during this pandemic

COVID-19 – Why you need an expert Construction Lawyer during this pandemic

As the world continues to grapple with this novel strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important that you ...
COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest themselves in our economy, the legal landscape continues to change ...
COVID-19 Personal & Corporate Insolvency during Coronavirus

COVID-19 Personal & Corporate Insolvency during Coronavirus

If you are currently experiencing financial distress contact us on (07) 5526 0157 to arrange an appointment to ...
COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?

COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?

No two leases are the same and everyone’s situation is different. Our experienced team of property and commercial ...
COVID-19 Shut Down, Stand Downs, Pay Cuts and more

COVID-19 Shut Down, Stand Downs, Pay Cuts and more

Managing your Employees during COVID-19 Pandemic Properly managing your workforce during this difficult time will ...
COVID-19 Is your Estate Plan ready to combat Coronavirus?

COVID-19 Is your Estate Plan ready to combat Coronavirus?

Do not wait until it is too late! To ensure that your hard-earned assets are, to the fullest extent possible, ...
Promotion of Mark Steele to Special Counsel

Promotion of Mark Steele to Special Counsel

We are very pleased to announce that Mark Steele has been promoted to the role of Special Counsel at Marino ...
Supreme Court rejects builder’s payment claim for not supplying sufficient detail

Supreme Court rejects builder’s payment claim for not supplying sufficient detail

In KDV Sport Pty Ltd v Muggeridge Constructions Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] QSC 178 (“KDV”), the Queensland Supreme ...
Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options

Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options

In Queensland, it is common for leases to contain an option to renew, whereby upon expiry of the initial lease ...
Parenting Coordination in Australia – how can it help high conflict families?

Parenting Coordination in Australia – how can it help high conflict families?

Parenting disputes, like any family law dispute, often involves high levels of entrenched conflict which can have ...
Why you need a Migration Lawyer

Why you need a Migration Lawyer

Migration has continued to be a topical issue within the political sphere of Western countries. Managing and ...
Recent Developments in Casual Employment

Recent Developments in Casual Employment

Following on from our article of last year titled ‘The Essence of Casual Employment’,  there have been some ...
Buying or selling a property affected by bushfire – what is your legal position?

Buying or selling a property affected by bushfire – what is your legal position?

At Marino Law, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been tragically affected by the bushfires ...
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