by Dannielle Ford | Feb 5, 2025 | General
The NSW Supreme Court Practice Note SC Gen 23 is effective from 3 February 2025. The Practice Note bans the use of Generative AI in the preparation of affidavits, witness statements, character references or other material that is intended to reflect the deponent or...
by Analiese McKelvey | Nov 11, 2024 | General
In a significant move to enhance online safety for young people, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, alongside Communications Minister Michelle Rowland, announced on 7 November 2024, that new legislation will impose age-based restrictions on social media use...
by Meaghan Denholm | Feb 7, 2024 | General
In recognition of the harm caused by vaping, but also its legitimate therapeutic role in assisting patients to quit smoking, from 1 January 2024 the importation into Australia of disposable vapes is prohibited, irrespective of nicotine content or therapeutic claims....
by Alice Byrnes | Feb 2, 2024 | General
We are excited to confirm that our Dannielle Ford will be donning her dancing shoes on 4 May 2024 to take part in the Cancer Council Stars of Orange event. The Cancer Council is internationally renowned for innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support....
by Kirsty Evans | Nov 24, 2022 | Business Law, General
The Commonwealth and NSW Governments have announced grants of up to $50,000 will soon be available for eligible small businesses in defined disaster areas impacted by recent floods. The grant will be available to those items which are not covered by insurance....
by Cheney Suthers | Nov 18, 2022 | Criminal Law, Family Law, General
NSW will become the first Australian state or territory to create a stand-alone offence for coercive control with the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022 [NSW] being passed this week to amend the Crimes Act 1900; and amend the Crimes (Domestic...
