NEWS & COMMUNITY

Rockment Pty Ltd t/a Vanilla Lounge v AAI Limited t/a Vero Insurance 25.02.21 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 18.02.21 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 15.02.21 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 11.02.21 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 09.02.21 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 08.02.21 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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COVID-19 Insolvency: Extensions to Bankruptcy Laws for Eligible Businesses 05.02.21 As of 31 March 2021 the Australian Government will allow financially distressed businesses to access a single and streamlined process to restructure their debts, while allowing owners to remain in control.

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Property rights: 19th century 'dunny lane' obsolete 29.01.21 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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Spousal Maintenance – what is it? 28.01.21 Spousal maintenance – or payments to a former spouse after separation – is one of the more misunderstood areas of family law out there. Ramsden Lawyers explores some of the principles behind spousal maintenance and whether you may be entitled to receive it.

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Equal time parenting arrangements in family law 28.01.21 Equal time with each parent for children in family law matters is viewed as the gold standard for parents. But is it really appropriate for most parents? The Ramsden Family Law team looks at some of the considerations of equal time care arrangements for children in family law.

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Estate administration process litigation series part 3 18.01.21 This is the third article in our three-part series addressing the common disputes that may arise in respect of a deceased estate. In this article series, the Ramsden Lawyers’ Litigation Team, takes you through the estate administration process, including the responsibilities delegated to the executor and the issues which may arise, enabling potential claims to be made.

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Competing Interests in Estate Litigation 06.01.21 Fenton-Anderson & Anor v Power & Anor is a recent District Court of Queensland case which gives a useful overview of how competing interests in a deceased estate are determined.

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