Applicant Receives Deceased’s Property on Basis of a Verbal Promise Fulfilled
A recent Supreme Court decision upheld a verbal promise by deceased to carer to inherit property after his death.
Medical Negligence Claims
There are three main issues that need to be considered when determining whether to commence a claim for medical negligence.
Social Media Defamation
What is defamation? Is the original publisher of the information the only person who can be found liable for defamation?
Driving with an Interstate Driver Licence or Motor Vehicle
Have you relocated to Queensland? Have you transferred your Drivers Licence? Did you know you could be charged with unlicensed driving if you haven’t? What about your motor vehicles? Significant fines may apply.
New Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive Forms
Guardianship law changes have resulted in new forms.
Insurers Liable for Business Interruption Caused by COVID-19
A recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision has implications for Insurers and the Insured.
Child Support: Applying for a Change of Assessment
There are ten special circumstances that provide for the Child Support Agency to change an assessment.
Nelson Turner Admitted as a Solicitor
Macrossan & Amiet congratulates Nelson Turner of our Mackay office on his recent admission as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
The Future of Civil Surveillance Technology Legislation in Queensland
Reforms have been proposed to protect the privacy of individuals from the use of civil surveilance devices.
Changes to the Longman Direction in Queensland Criminal Trials
The Longman direction is given by a Judge to a Jury in cases involving allegations of historical offending.