Insights

Mobile phone users don’t look down to check that text whilst driving!

by Patrick Schmidt, Special Counsel | Oct 11, 2019 | Crime

By December 2019, 45 mobile phone detection cameras will be operating across New South Wales.

A trademark dispute gets sticky with Manuka honey

by Michaela O'Connor, Lawyer | Oct 10, 2019 | Business, Commercial & Corporate

The ownership of what might initially appear to be a fairly simple food item has evolved into something far stickier than most people could have foreseen.

NSW Security of Payment: Upcoming Amendments

by David Addinall, Associate | Oct 8, 2019 | Construction & Developments

Security of Payment Amendment Act set to commence.

Jeffrey Epstein signed a new Will two days before his suicide

by Nicki McNamara, Special Counsel | Oct 3, 2019 | Wills, Estate Planning & Trusts

Jeffrey Epstein signed a Will just two days before he took his own life in jail, court records have shown, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the US financier's fortune.

Amy Harper appointed as President of NSW Business Chamber Illawarra Regional Advisory Council

by Shayne Lopeman, Marketing Manager | Sep 30, 2019 | News

Partner Amy Harper has been elected as the new President of the Illawarra Business Chamber.

The ACT is going green

by Patrick Schmidt, Special Counsel | Sep 27, 2019 | Crime

The ACT has become the first Australian jurisdiction to legalise the possession, use and cultivation of small amounts of cannabis.

Don’t be a foolie on schoolies

by Patrick Schmidt, Special Counsel | Sep 27, 2019 | Crime

It is that time of year again when school leavers get the chance to celebrate their graduation at the annual ‘schoolies’ festival.

What to expect in your first family law appointment

by Ashleigh Barry, Senior Associate | Sep 26, 2019 | Family & Children

Relationship breakdowns are difficult. You’re in the middle of an emotional upheaval and the last thing you want to worry about is the legal implications. But, at some point you’ll need to know what your options are.

Follow new speed limits or pay a $457 fine

by Patrick Schmidt, Special Counsel | Sep 24, 2019 | Crime

All New South Wales motorists will now be required to follow new speed limits from Thursday, 26 September. Drivers who do not follow the new rule will lose 3 demerit points and be fined $457. What is this new rule? The NSW State Government has introduced this new road...