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How to resolve Shareholder and Director disputes
Disputes between shareholders and directors can arise in any company leading to conflict, stress and damage to the business of the company. If a dispute arises, what are your options…
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The world has re-opened: Considerations for separated parents before you board
The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic are behind us; the borders have re-opened; and the world is once again available for us to explore. As parents seek to travel overseas…
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What to look for in your Supplier Agreements
When it comes to Supplier Agreements, it is important to review them carefully before signing. These agreements establish the terms and conditions for a business relationship between you and your…
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Were they in a de facto relationship?
One of the many vexed issues that comes before the Family Court is whether a couple have met the legal definition of having been in a de facto relationship -…
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Agency Part Three - Agent Liability and Termination
Agents should be mindful that they may be personally liable for actions taken including: Where a contract is made naming the agent rather than the principal. Acting outside the delegated…
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Agency Part Two - Agent Duties and Obligations
Where you have appointed a person or entity as an ‘agent’ they must act in your best interests and within the delegated power and authority. Generally, agents must follow instructions,…
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Agency Part One - Appointment and Authority
Have you appointed a person or an entity to act on your behalf, possibly in business? If so, they are likely to be your ‘agent’. If you consider the conduct…
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2022 Contract Deadline
The Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022 in accordance with the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022. Two of the…
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Doing it for the Kids
Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) play a unique role in the family law system in Australia. They are appointed by the Court to independently represent the interests of a child in…
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Can my stepchild make a claim on my estate?
Blended families are becoming increasingly common in Australia, making up approximately 3.5% of Australian families in 2021. When making a Will, we often times see clients whose natural reaction is…
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Renewing our commitment to the Rule of Law
Solicitors at Mullane Lindsay have recently participated in the Opening of Law Term celebrations in Newcastle. Opening of Law Term is a special event taking place at the beginning of…
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Emergency Care of Children
Unfortunately, the news is full of horror stories about parents being involved in family violence related incidents which end with the murder or serious injury to one parent, and the…
