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Advanced Care Directive

Posted on July 10, 2020

While no one wants to think about these types of situations, planning for end of life is important - especially for patients who have had a previous medical episode, stroke, dementia, or…

Making and Defending a Defamation Claim

Posted on July 09, 2020

Defamation can be blatant lies and it can also be false representations. In a defamation case the onus is on the plaintiff to prove their reputation has been damaged by information being communicated…

Defamation

Posted on July 08, 2020

Defamation is where a person or business seeks damages for loss of reputation due to someone publishing or otherwise distributing defamatory material that causes others to think less of them.…

Misconceptions of Wills

Posted on July 07, 2020

When it comes to wills and estates, there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and that your loved ones are taken care of, it helps to understand…

Everything You Need to Know About Wills

Posted on July 06, 2020

For most of us what happens to our estate and assets after we pass away is not something we give a great deal of thought to. However, you should consider that the failure to have a binding Will could…

Agreements Enforceable in the Family Court

Posted on July 03, 2020

It is often the case where separated parties would avoid engaging lawyers from the get go as they believe that it is an unnecessary step in deciding who keeps what; particularly when the asset pool…

Litigation

Posted on July 02, 2020

Litigation is a way of resolving disputes that uses courts and solicitors. Disputes usually fall into the following classifications:Civil Civil litigation encompasses a wide area of law including…

Liquidation Vs Bankruptcy

Posted on July 01, 2020

Bankruptcy and liquidation are often confused and used interchangeably, but these two terms are actually quite different. Bankruptcy and liquidation both involve a person or business being unable to…

Starting a Business – Deciding on a Business Structure

Posted on June 30, 2020

On our previous article, we discussed about the types of business structures and the importance of it if you are planning to start a business as it may affect:the tax you are liable to pay;your…

Starting a Business – Business Structures

Posted on June 29, 2020

As the start of the new financial year is just around the corner, if you are planning to start a business, now is the time to think of a suitable type of business structure for your business.Amongst…