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It’s Good to be Different The recent case of Hashtag Burgers Pty Ltd v In-N-Out Burgers Inc demonstrates the importance for owners and directors to do their trade mark due-diligence both locally and internationally before starting a business or re-branding a business.

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Lottery Winnings and Property Settlements: Who gets what? Have you or your partner won the lotto and have since commenced separation or divorce? Not quite sure how your winnings will be divided in a property settlement? The Ramsden Lawyers team explores how lottery winnings are dealt with in a property settlement to give you a better understanding about what to expect.

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Travel Exemption to Leave Australia The Covid-19 Pandemic has made it essential for those seeking to travel internationally to first apply for a travel exemption. The Ramsden Lawyers immigration team outlines the grounds which must be satisfied to obtain a travel exemption, as well as our proven record of success in this area.

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Recovery Costs & Costs Assessment in Settlement Agreements: Object or Beware The recent case of Ultra Tune Australia Pty Ltd v Mackenzie Auto Repairs Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 3 demonstrates the perils of recovery costs and costs assessments within settlement agreements. It is important for parties to take special care when preparing offers to settle and important for parties to respond to costs statements within the required time under the UCPR.

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Can my Employer Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory? The COVID-19 Vaccine is here, and while the vaccine is not mandatory under Commonwealth or State Government policy, it is entirely possible that mandatory vaccines could become a requirement for employees in some circumstances.

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Rockment Pty Ltd t/a Vanilla Lounge v AAI Limited t/a Vero Insurance The high-profile case of Rockment Pty Ltd t/a Vanilla Lounge v AAI Limited t/a Vero Insurance established that not all exclusion clauses (in business interruption insurance policies) under the Biosecurity Act will apply to the losses suffered by business due to the COVID-19 directions and lockdowns.

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‘All Up’ Settlement Offer for ‘All Claims in the Proceeding’? – Think Again The high-profile case of Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal Pty Ltd v Civil Mining & Construction Pty Ltd established that when settling multiple claims in one proceeding, an ‘all up’ offer for ‘all claims in the proceeding’ will be ineffective. The case also highlighted when and when not a Calderbank offer will be effective.

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Responding to a Domestic Violence Application If you are the respondent named on a domestic violence application it is essential that you are aware of the legal implications of how you choose to respond.

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Cant v Mad Brothers Earthmoving The recent Victoria Court of Appeal case of Cant v Mad Brothers Earthmoving gives a useful overview of how unfair preference claims are determined in instances where the payment involves a third-party payment.

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Pet Custody in small claims court Pet custody is often disputed in family law. However, not all pet disputes are between former spouses. Sometimes, pet custody disputes arise in the context of non-family law matters. The Ramsden Lawyers team explores what you can do when you can’t agree over who your beloved pet belongs to.

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COVID-19 Related Family Disputes & the Expansion of the Urgent COVID-19 List The recent expansion of the COVID-19 List by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia highlights its importance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Property rights: 19th century 'dunny lane' obsolete The recent decision of the Supreme Court of NSW in of Hardy v Sidoti [2020] demonstrates the ability for courts to give rise to increased property rights where an easement is no longer functional.

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