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October 10, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Not-at-Fault Car Hire and Replacement Vehicles – Assessing loss of use

The Supreme Court of NSW has recently overturned a lower Court decision which had allowed the full cost of a luxury replacement vehicle, with the Court finding that the insured's needs would have satisfied by the hire of a less... [Read More...]

August 28, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Banking Royal Commission: Mortgage broker best interests duty and remuneration reforms

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, also known as the Banking Royal Commission and Hayne Royal Commission was tasked with reporting on the misconduct within the banking, superannuation and financial services sector. The... [Read More...]

August 20, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

When Can A Sperm Donor Be Considered A Parent?

A landmark decision handed down by the High Court recently provided clarity in a sperm donor case and determined that there are circumstances in which a person who provides genetic material in an artificial conception procedure, may be found to... [Read More...]

August 19, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

What you need to know about Granny Flat arrangements

In Australia, it is common for families to have a variety of different living arrangements, such as where a parent decides to live with their adult child in their home. The precise terms of each arrangement can be vastly different,... [Read More...]

August 16, 2019 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Construction of Homemade Wills

In July 2019, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Jones v Robinson & Ors [2019] NSWSC 932, a case involving the construction (or interpretation) of a homemade Will prepared in 2013. At the time of death, the testator... [Read More...]