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Unravelling a $100M Mortgagee Ponzi Scheme: Protecting Your Home from Alleged Fraud Involving AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers

Unravelling a $100M Mortgagee Ponzi Scheme: Protecting Your Home from Alleged Fraud Involving AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers

It has been alleged that following the receipt of funds, persons of AMS Ivanhoe Lawyers executed mortgages and registered them on the titles of properties without the knowledge or consent of the registered owners.
Marino Law Wins Landmark Fraud Case

Marino Law Wins Landmark Fraud Case

The decision in Issa v Owens & Ors [2023] QSC 004 was handed down by Crowley J on Friday 24 February 2023. ...
Is the presumption of advancement still good law?

Is the presumption of advancement still good law?

The complex and long-standing equitable doctrines of a presumption of a resulting trust and the “presumption” of ...
ATO to take further action on debt collection

ATO to take further action on debt collection

The Australian Tax Office has announced that whilst it remains committed to engaging with taxpayers about unpaid ...
Australian Test Case: COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance 

Australian Test Case: COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance 

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently handed down its decision in HDI Global Speciality SE Wonkana No. 3 ...
Verdict sets new legal precedent for mortgage fraud

Verdict sets new legal precedent for mortgage fraud

In a decision with important ramifications for financial lending institutions, a verdict handed down last week by ...
Mortgagee’s reasonable steps not so reasonable

Mortgagee’s reasonable steps not so reasonable

In C & F Nominees Mortgage Securities Ltd v Karbotli & Ors [2020] VCC 987 (the “Proceedings”) the County ...
COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest themselves in our economy, the legal landscape continues to change ...
Supreme Court rejects builder’s payment claim for not supplying sufficient detail

Supreme Court rejects builder’s payment claim for not supplying sufficient detail

In KDV Sport Pty Ltd v Muggeridge Constructions Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] QSC 178 (“KDV”), the Queensland Supreme ...
Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

Contesting a Will – Family Provision Applications

This is a topic that is sure to generate conversation at family get-togethers and backyard barbecues.  The ...
Defamation – They Say, You Pay

Defamation – They Say, You Pay

In short, defamation is the publication of material which carries imputations that cause harm to the reputation of ...
Debt Recovery made easier

Debt Recovery made easier

Are you having trouble collecting debts owed to your business by your customers? Is poor debt recovery having a ...
Commercial and Retail Lease Incentives Fitout Contributions and Consequences for Poor Implementation on Lease Commencement

Commercial and Retail Lease Incentives Fitout Contributions and Consequences for Poor Implementation on Lease Commencement

Lease incentives provide a mutual benefit to both parties to a Lease. From a Landlord’s perspective, advertising ...
Priority Employee Entitlements and Liquidations of Corporate Trustees – Position Clarified but Legislative Reform is Required

Priority Employee Entitlements and Liquidations of Corporate Trustees – Position Clarified but Legislative Reform is Required

A recent decision of the Victorian Supreme Court has highlighted the need for legislative reform with regards to ...
Marino Law Strengthens Litigation Offering

Marino Law Strengthens Litigation Offering

Marino Law has strengthened its litigation offering with the appointment of Mark Steele as Senior ...
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