“From small mistakes come great catastrophes.” (Justin Cronin) We’ve all seen how even the smallest mistake can have huge consequences down the line. A recent High Court spat between siblings
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Sour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re TrueSour Grapes? Don’t Make Accusations Unless They’re True
“I am disgraced, impeached, and baffled here, Pierced to the soul with slander’s venomed spear.”(William Shakespeare) Here’s another warning from our courts to think twice before publishing anything defamatory, even if
The Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in ArmsThe Garage Door That Had the Complex Up in Arms
“Good fences make good neighbours.” (Robert Frost) When you buy into a community scheme (such as a security estate, complex or apartment block) you automatically become a member of its
The New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to DoThe New Cannabis Act: Here’s What You Will and Won’t Be Allowed to Do
“It’s high time they legalised cannabis” (Anon) Much excitement has greeted the signing into law of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, which will formally regulate the cultivation, possession, and
Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?Can You Sign an Affidavit Over Zoom?
“These technological developments would have seemed far-fetched and science fiction a brief few years ago.” (Extract from judgment below) It’s an important question – the invalidity of an affidavit could
Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?
“Externally, trustees cannot disagree. In the external sphere the Trust functions by virtue of its resolutions, which have to be supported by the full complement of the Trust body.” (Extract
Siblings Feuding Over a Business: Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?Siblings Feuding Over a Business: Can You Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order?
“It is the purpose of this Act to afford the victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from domestic abuse that the law can provide” (Domestic Violence Act) When sibling
Cannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing ActCannabis Policies in the Workplace: A Delicate Balancing Act
“It is declared that the [employer]’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy is irrational and violates the right to privacy in section 14 of the Constitution, to the extent that it
Why an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written OnWhy an Oral Estate Agency Mandate Isn’t Worth the Paper It’s Written On
“A verbal contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on” (Samuel Goldwyn) Perhaps you are a seller marketing your property through an estate agency, or a buyer asking an agent
Lending to a Friend or Relative – When Must You Register as a Credit Provider?Lending to a Friend or Relative – When Must You Register as a Credit Provider?
“In life, we never lose friends, we only learn who the true ones are” (Unknown)Lending money to a friend or family member in need sounds like a natural and informal