COVID-19 has affected our courts with matters adjourned for lengthy periods to reduce numbers attending court. As we are all aware the strict restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to every part of our lives. The court process and the criminal justice system have not been immune. Many matters have been adjourned for lengthy periods […]
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Disputes happen. Sometimes it’s over relatively small things (your yard is not your neighbor’s personal digging hole), however other times there are larger issues at stake (think dividing fences and overhanging trees). Disagreements between neighbours are particularly stressful as they can affect your enjoyment of your own home. We usually can’t avoid our neighbours, so it’s a good idea to […]
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Electronic contracts are becoming more frequent in both business and personal use. There are a number of ways an electronic contract can be executed: • Clicking a checkbox to acknowledge agreement. • Typing yes or I agree in a form online. • Signing a document with a stylus or your finger. • Using a facility such as DocuSign to electronically sign a document. These […]
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It is common practice in NSW for police to conduct roadside testing for drugs. Generally, roadside testing for drugs involves a saliva swab from the driver of a vehicle. If this test shows a positive result, the driver will be asked to undertake a second swab at a roadside testing van or police station. The samples are then sent to […]
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