by Steph Chafer | Oct 20, 2021 | Litigation
Sorry is a powerful word. For people receiving an apology it can validate and acknowledge their feelings and emotions and can be an important step on the path to healing. In a legal context saying sorry was equated with admitting fault for the incident giving rise to...
by Steph Chafer | Oct 18, 2021 | Migration
In February 2020 in the case of Love and Thoms, the High Court of Australia (HCA) ruled by a majority of four judges to three, that persons deemed to be Aboriginal Australians cannot be ‘aliens’ and therefore cannot be deported. This was an important...
by Steph Chafer | Oct 11, 2021 | Wills & Estates
The world of Wills and Estates can be confusing so we have put together a list of common phrases you may come across when dealing with a Will, Estate Planning or in the administration of a deceased estate. Administrator A person appointed by the court to act as the...
by Steph Chafer | Oct 6, 2021 | Workplace & Employment
Fixed term contracts, or time-limited contracts as they are also known, may be an increasingly viable option for employers in the current COVID-19 environment. As we explain in this blog, employers must be wary of the hidden termination risks created by these...
by Steph Chafer | Sep 29, 2021 | Migration
The White House has announced that starting in November, foreign nationals will be permitted to fly once again to the US from previously banned international countries with proof of vaccination.* This announcement is part of the Biden administration’s drafting of the...
