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Rights of Occupancy and Life Estates – the Hidden Pitfalls
The differences and effects of a right of occupancy granted under a Will versus a life estate, are topics that our ...
High Court finds Google search results do not amount to publication of defamatory material
In the decision of Google LLC v Defteros [2022] HCA 27 (17 August 2022) (“Defteros”) handed down on 17 August ...
Refusal to complete contract due to increase material and supply costs amounts to a repudiation of a building contract
It is now common knowledge that the building industry is Australia suffering due to the increase in material and ...
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 ...
Migration Agents -V- Immigration Lawyers, Know the difference
Whilst there may be a number of suitably qualified migration agents authorised to practice in Australia, there are several reasons why a solicitor may be more beneficial to engage in the long-term.
A change in Government brings a change to Australia’s skilled migration program
In May of this year, Australia welcomed the Albanese government into power, and the change in government also ...
Contracts terminated under Sunset Clause – it’s important to get legal advice
Full 9News Gold Coast video here.
Further contracts have been terminated in the Ormeau Hills project due to ...
Marino Law raises over $10,000 to help highlight Australia’s hidden homelessness
Marino Law raises over $10,000 to help highlight Australia’s hidden homelessness
Seven of Marino Law’s Partners ...
Marino Law a finalist in the 2022 Australian Law Awards
Marino Law is humbled and incredibly proud to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the ...
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 ...
Marino Law a finalist in the Client Choice Awards 2022
Marino Law is excited to have been named as a Finalist in the Client Choice Awards 2022 – Best Law & Related ...
The Probuild collapse: are subcontractors the biggest losers yet again?
On 24 February 2022, Probuild announced that it has placed itself into voluntary administration. By doing so, $5 ...
Australia welcomes back upwards of 200,000 eligible visa holders
As Australia’s national vaccination rate continues to rise, the Federal Government has introduced the greatest ...
Queensland’s Defamation Law Reforms
In conformity with its agreement to implement Model Defamation Amendment Provisions to amend, amongst ...
Potential Increase to the powers of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in relation to small business taxation
On 11 May 2021, the Budget Measures Budget Paper No. 2 2021–22 was circulated by The Honourable Josh Frydenberg ...
Distinguishing between Employees and Contractors
Distinguishing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor continues to be an essential ...
Upcoming changes to Business & Skilled Migration Queensland – Subclass 491 Small Business Owner Pathway
In November of 2019, the Department of Home Affairs (‘Department’) released the Skilled Work Regional ...
A REMINDER OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS
A recent decision in the Supreme Court of Queensland’s Court of Appeal, RMI Pty Limited v Spray Coupe Pty ...
MARINO LAW TAKE PART IN QUEENSLAND LEGAL WALK
Each year, the Queensland Legal Walk, facilitated by LawRight, takes place to increase vulnerable Queenslander’s ...
JIM’S MOWING FRANCHISEE SUES VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT OVER LOCKDOWN MEASURES
In an Australian first, a Jim’s Mowing franchisee, Steve Thompson, has sued the Victorian State government over ...
SMALL BUSINESS INSOLVENCY REFORMS
On 10 December 2020, the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Bill 2020 (Cth) (the “Bill”) was ...
DEVELOPMENTS IN CASUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR WORK AMENDMENT BILL 2020
Regular readers of our newsletter will be familiar with our ongoing examination of various cases of the right of ...
ORDERS FOR SUPERVISED TIME WITH CHILDREN
Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), all children maintain the right to have contact with both their parents ...
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 ...
