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Being Online: Social Media, Criminal Charges & Defamation
A topic that always comes up in the press – since the rise of social media – is the ease, ability and overall willingness by people to publish whatever they are feeling. Social media sites are a forum that people can share their lives and thoughts, and in some cases...
When Does Online Bullying Become Defamation?
Online bullying has gone viral and many experience defamation, but few know their legal position or ways to effectively manage it. If a photo or statement has been published, whether in print or online, or a nasty email about you has been sent out to your work...
Avoid The Pitfall Of Buying Houses With Unapproved Structures Or Improvements
Often we see buyers enter into contracts to purchase property and later discover the lack of council approval for the building and/or any improvement done on the property. What does this mean for the buyer? Buying a property with any improvements which have not been...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 12
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 12 has been released. Read more. Contact Us Get the best representation. Contact Quinn & Scattini Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below. We are available to meet with you at any of our local...
Recent Changes To Domestic Violence Laws: What Does It Really Mean?
Recently, the Queensland Government enacted new legislation resulting in some significant changes to the domestic violence laws in Queensland. The Criminal Law (Domestic Violence) Amendment Act 2015 was passed on 15 October 2015. A summary of the changes that this new...
Passing The Post-silly Season Test
As the silly season draws to a close quite a lot of people may be regretting having said something at the Christmas party or committing some other indiscretion as a result of imbibing the spirits of Christmas. Quite a few driver’s will be left with a more serious...
Another Lesson To Protect Your Interest In Leased Equipment: Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)
The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in Forge Group Power Pty Limited (in liquidation) (receivers and managers appointed) v General Electric International Inc. [2016] NSWSC 52 is a reminder of the importance of...
Typographical Errors In A Will
The issue sometimes arises that a clerical error made in a will has a significant impact on the interpretation of the will and on whether the will is valid. Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers acted in a case where the deceased had prepared a home-made will and had typed “I,...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 11
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 11 has been released. Read more. Contact Us Get the best representation. Contact Quinn & Scattini Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below. We are available to meet with you at any of our local...