Jodie Mason Articles

All Articles
June 2, 2010

Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted! Or will they?

By Jodie Mason We have all walked or driven past properties that display a sign stating that TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED. Is this is a fear tactic or a legal warning? Let’s explore. 1. What is trespass? Any deliberate or careless act that directly interferes with someone else’s land is considered a trespass. It is…

Read Article
June 2, 2010

When Your Will Won’t Do: Superannuation, is your nomination binding?

By Jodie Mason Almost every person who has held a job in Australia will have superannuation. It can often be one’s principal (and sometimes,only) asset. Many people believe that their superannuation will form part of their estate to be distributed in accordance with their will. This however is not the case, and as such, special…

Read Article
April 14, 2010

Defamation

Most of us value the reputation that we have built throughout our personal lives and career; it influences the way our peers and the larger community view us and is an important part of the legacy that we leave behind. The purpose of this article is to give an overview of the mechanisms of the…

Read Article

Select a location to see it's reviews