Double Insurance: Do "other insurance" clauses cancel each other out? In a couple of recent Australian examples, parties have been found to have been insurance for the same thing on two or more policies. These examples are complex, but can you have dual insurance? Or do they cancel each other out? Here are two examples … Continue reading Double Insurance
Legal Articles
Trespassing Laws in QLD
Understanding trespassing and your rights One of the simplest ways to test if trespass has occurred is if there has been a deliberate intention to enter another person’s property. This does not have to be the registered land owner, just the lawful occupier of the land or premises. In this blog we explain a little … Continue reading Trespassing Laws in QLD
Setting Aside Default Judgements
Firstly, what are default judgements? Default judgments occur when people do not respond to a lawsuit or debt collector, and a judge resolves the case without ever hearing the defendant’s side. In effect, they are found guilty because they never actually entered a defence, therefore, a judgement is made, setting out the amount of money … Continue reading Setting Aside Default Judgements
Extortion and Blackmail
What is the difference between blackmail and extortion? Extortion and blackmail are both very similar crimes, and each have the same penalties. Extortion and blackmail crimes involve threats made against another person to do violence to them or their property. This can include threatening to reveal embarrassing, incriminating or socially damaging information about a person, for … Continue reading Extortion and Blackmail
Extending Limitation Periods
Extension of Limitation Period For many, limitation periods tend to attract very little attention until the limitation period is about to, or has expired. Limitation periods are different for different causes of action and vary depending on whether Commonwealth law or state law is applicable to the cause of action. What is a limitation period? … Continue reading Extending Limitation Periods
Youth Justice and Juvenile Crime
Understanding youth justice and juvenile crime In Australia, children are not held criminally responsible for their actions until they have reached 10 years of age. It is understood that children under 10 are not yet fully developed an understanding of right from wrong, thus they cannot be held accountable for their actions. The Australian legal … Continue reading Youth Justice and Juvenile Crime
Drugs and the Law
The Australian penalties for drugs are quite complex – there are different consequences for different crimes. There are four main types of drug crimes in Australia that people are charged with: UsePossessionProduction (including manufacture or cultivation)Supply and Trafficking Drug use What is drug use? No matter how someone ingests drugs - whether it is smoking, … Continue reading Drugs and the Law
Dissolving a Partnership
A partnership is a relatively simple type of business structure that many people take on. It involves two or more people, or companies working together to make a profit. However, since it is one of the most informal and simple business structures to set up, often partnership agreements are neglected, resulting in issues when conflicts … Continue reading Dissolving a Partnership
Recovering debt owed by a company
All businesses have a range of unpaid debts owed to them and it can be a timely exercise chasing up unpaid invoices constantly, but the reality is that if you do not get paid, you cannot survive. If you have taken all of the necessary steps to try to recover some of these debts, it … Continue reading Recovering debt owed by a company
Australian Business Names
Do I need to register my business name? The name you choose to operate your business under is your business name. It is often your first impression with customers and a key differentiator between your competitors. It is more than a word; business names have the power and emotional influence to create a positive or … Continue reading Australian Business Names
