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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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Family Provision Application Litigation Series Part 2 15.12.20 This is part two of our three-part Estates Litigation series, sharing our insights into disputes which may arise concerning deceased estates. In this article, the Litigation Team takes you through the process of making a family provision application against a deceased estate. This is necessary where a person claims they are entitled to provision from the deceased estate, but they have either been excluded under the will of the deceased entirely, or have not been provided with adequate provision under the will.

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Limitation Periods in Defamation Cases 08.12.20 Hodgetts v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (‘Hodgetts’) is a Supreme Court of Queensland case which gives further guidance on the strict limitation period for bringing a defamation claim.

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 Security for Costs Order Against Liquidator Denied 01.12.20 The recent District Court of Queensland case of Hambleton & Anor v Idec Solutions Pty Ltd (‘Hambleton’) highlights that the Court is unlikely to make a security for costs order when a liquidator is a plaintiff to a proceeding.

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HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No. 3 Pty Ltd 23.11.20 The recent New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal case of HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No. 3 Pty Ltd (‘HDI Global Speciality’), was a highly anticipated decision as a test case for whether insurance policies covering business interruptions applied in respect of COVID-19.

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Defamatory tweets and Interlocutory Injunctions 20.11.20 The recent Queensland District Court case of Kocwa v Twitter Inc highlights the strict approach courts take to granting an injunction to remove a defamatory tweet.

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Probate Disputes series part 1 17.11.20 This is the first 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, shares their insights on the types of disputes which frequently arise in relation to a contested deceased estate, including challenging or contesting a will.

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Put and Call Option: The Need for Certainty 13.11.20 The recent Queensland Supreme Court case of Hilas & Anor v GGPG Developments highlights the need for certainty when drafting ‘put and call’ style contracts.

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Can I travel to Australia? Do I need an exemption to enter? 03.11.20 Due to the border restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions have been placed on travel to Australia. Being able to enter Australia depends on a range of factors including, the reason for the travel to Australia and the residency/citizenship status of the person entering.

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Contempt of the Court: picket fence display scandalising officers of the court 27.10.20 The recent case of Attorney-General (Qld) v Mathews [2020] recognises the strict legal consequences arising from actions which undermine public confidence in the judicial system.

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Federal Budget: Immigration changes and implications 09.10.20 On 6 October 2020 the Federal Budget was delivered, and as a part of this there have been key changes and announcements in regard to the Australian migration program. This includes changes to Partner Visas, New Zealand permanent residency, and business visas.

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COVID-19: Can I get an exemption to travel overseas? 06.10.20 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Australian Government has imposed substantial restrictions on travel to and from Australia, leaving individuals increasingly confused and apprehensive about the prospect of international travel. That said, some exemptions apply to facilitate travel.

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