Brisbane Solicitors Blog
Cursing or Swearing In the Workplace
The question of whether it is acceptable to swear in the workplace has been recently considered by the Fair Work Commission. In the case of Roderick Macdougall v SCT Pty...
VIEW MOREBeware the Pitfalls of Email
A case that came before the Superior Court of Ontario in Canada recently serves as a salutary reminder of the dangers that can befall a business who are not very...
VIEW MORENew Years Resolution
Whilst many of us will make a New Years Resolution to lose weight or undertake more exercise Aylward Game solicitors are urging us to exercise our minds in the New...
VIEW MOREHow Can Legal Costs Get So High?
Legal Costs Parties may employ lawyers (barristers or solicitors) to represent them in a proceeding. These lawyers usually charge their clients for their services (fees) and expenses that they have...
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Introduction In addition to the two legal estates inland, it is also possible to have an interest inland. This is a lesser right over the land which falls short of...
VIEW MOREHusbands Should Be Nice To Their Mother-In-Law
If the Comedians are to be believed, the chances of a husband getting on well with his mother-in-law are nearly zero. But if the psychologists are to be believed, he...
VIEW MORECivil Partnerships Become Registered Relationships
The Civil Partnerships Act 2012 was one of the last pieces of legislation passed by the previous session of Parliament, and it was very quickly amended by the Civil Partnerships...
VIEW MOREAltruistic Surrogacy Update
There has been considerable media interest and reporting on the issue of altruistic surrogacy in recent times, following the announcement of an intention to amend the 2010 Surrogacy Act by...
VIEW MOREStamp Duty Concession Returns
From 1st July 2012 the Transfer Duty or stamp duty concession for a home which is the occupier's principal place of residence has been reintroduced. This is a welcome reduction...
VIEW MOREAltruistic Surrogacy in Queensland
In the ever-evolving landscape of family planning, the blog post delves into the intricacies of surrogacy in Queensland, Australia, with a specific focus on the legal framework surrounding Altruistic Surrogacy....
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