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Chamberlains Law Firm is looking for witnesses to come forward in relation to information pertaining to Clairvaux St Bernard’s Junior College, Katoomba. Clairvaux St Bernard’s Junior College was open between February 1941 and…

A Subpoena is a legal document issued by the Court at the request of a party involved in court proceedings. A subpoena is often served on a third party to provide evidence to…

With sweeping changes to the Employment space in full force, is your enterprise prepared for the revamped Superannuation Guarantee (SG) regime effective from 1 July 2022? What changes do you need to be…

Director Penalty Notice (DPN) Put simply, a DPN is a notice from the ATO making director(s) personally liable for company tax and super. A true piercing of the corporate veil. DPNs are issued…

What is a Statement of Claim? A statement of claim is a document that sets out the facts on which one party (the plaintiff) relies on as the basis for an entitlement to…

What is a jury? A jury is used during criminal trials and are made up of 12 or more jurors, randomly selected Australian citizens, sworn in by oath or affirmation ‘to give a…

NSW is set to continue to enjoy the practical benefits of witnessing important documents remotely via audio-visual link, following a decision to retain the temporary measures introduced in response to public health orders…

The case for fixed vs ordinary costs The federal system has an array of alternatives available to litigants seeking to avoid the traditional costs assessment process. Reflective of a broader approach to streamlined,…

Case note on Joye Group Pty Ltd v Cemco Projects Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 211 Executive Summary The Supreme Court of New South Wales has overturned part of the decision in Joye Group…

Discretion under the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) The power of courts in NSW to award costs to litigants is conferred by the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) (Act), which gives the court…