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Who is a parent? – High Court issues ruling in sperm donor father case

Who is a parent? – High Court issues ruling in sperm donor father case

Masson v Parsons [2019] HCA 21 Yesterday, the High Court of Australia ruled that a sperm donor was a legal ...
Marino Law gets active at the Gold Coast Corporate Triathlon

Marino Law gets active at the Gold Coast Corporate Triathlon

Health and fitness was on the agenda for the team at Marino Law last Saturday as the firm fielded three teams in ...
The Future of Family Law

The Future of Family Law

In a big week of news in the family law arena, the Senate has rejected the proposed merger of the Family Law ...
Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

This is a topic that is sure to generate conversation at family get-togethers and backyard barbecues.  The ...
Royal Commission damns ASIC’s enforcement culture as ineffective

Royal Commission damns ASIC’s enforcement culture as ineffective

Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s Final Report in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation ...
Property Settlement – what do I need to know?

Property Settlement – what do I need to know?

Separation can be tough. There’s lots to consider and it’s important to know where you stand. We’ve come up with a ...
When tragedy strikes – the impact of death of a parent after separation

When tragedy strikes – the impact of death of a parent after separation

Children of separated households have often experienced significant grief, trauma and possibly conflict in their ...
Director Liability for Unpaid Employee Superannuation Entitlements

Director Liability for Unpaid Employee Superannuation Entitlements

In certain circumstances, company directors can be personally liable for the amount of any employee superannuation ...
Contract negotiations – becoming bound before you intend to be

Contract negotiations – becoming bound before you intend to be

Every person, at some stage of their lifetime, will be required to participate in a negotiation to give effect to ...
Combatting illegal phoenix activity

Combatting illegal phoenix activity

The federal government in an effort to combat illegal phoenix activity has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment ...
Room for improvement in police handling of withheld children

Room for improvement in police handling of withheld children

A New South Wales coronial inquest into the death of a father and daughter yesterday recommended a change in ...
“Best Endeavours” and “Reasonable Endeavours” Obligations in Commercial Contracts

“Best Endeavours” and “Reasonable Endeavours” Obligations in Commercial Contracts

Commercial contracts often impose obligations on a party to use their “best endeavours” or “reasonable endeavours” ...
Special Skills v Non-Financial Contributions  – Countering The “You Have Done Nothing” Argument

Special Skills v Non-Financial Contributions – Countering The “You Have Done Nothing” Argument

In a lot of relationships, there are what are known as “traditional” roles adopted.  Those roles see one party ...
The Importance of Design Rights in Australia

The Importance of Design Rights in Australia

While many readers would be familiar with the concept of a registered trademark or patent, as well as copyright, ...
Jurisdictional Disputes In Family Law – Where Equity, Property Law and the Family Law Worlds Collide

Jurisdictional Disputes In Family Law – Where Equity, Property Law and the Family Law Worlds Collide

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia at Lismore was charged with making a decision about ...
The Importance in Conducting Proper Due Diligence during a Business Sale

The Importance in Conducting Proper Due Diligence during a Business Sale

Businesses come in many different shapes, sizes and structures. Acquiring an existing business can often be far ...
“Toxic” school attendance ruled against by Court

“Toxic” school attendance ruled against by Court

Today the Courier Mail reports upon a decision of the Federal Circuit Court regarding a child’s attendance at what ...
Does your PPSR Registration Require Renewal?

Does your PPSR Registration Require Renewal?

The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (‘PPSA’) came into effect nearly seven years ago on 30 January ...
News Flash – A step in the right direction in 2019?

News Flash – A step in the right direction in 2019?

Practice Direction 1 of 2019 from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia issued last week, providing for a new ...
Increased Penalties for ACL Breaches

Increased Penalties for ACL Breaches

On 18 September, legislation increasing penalties under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) came into effect. The ...
The Essence of Casual Employment

The Essence of Casual Employment

The term ‘casual employee’ is not defined in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘Act’), nor is it generally defined ...
Fraudulent Mortgages – What are your rights?

Fraudulent Mortgages – What are your rights?

The reported cases are littered with examples of a relative or business associate (the “fraudster”) of a property ...
Mediation in property settlement disputes – Why it is important and how to make it work

Mediation in property settlement disputes – Why it is important and how to make it work

At Marino Law, we are unashamedly advocates of early alternative dispute resolution in property settlement ...
How can a Restraint of Trade Clause affect your business?

How can a Restraint of Trade Clause affect your business?

Restraint of trade clauses are prevalent in all industries throughout Australia and the majority of Australians ...
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