The sharing of intimate images without consent (often referred to as ‘revenge porn’) is now a crime in NSW….
What is an Advance Care Directive – How does it work?
An Advance Care Directive (‘ACD’), which is also known as a ‘Living Will’, is a document created by you…
John Bateman recognised in 2018 Australia Day Honors List
Bateman Battersby Lawyers founding partner John Bateman was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2018 Australia…
Shadow Directors and De Facto Directors
A ‘Shadow Director’ is a person who is not validly appointed as a director of a company but is…
Separated – Can you relocate the children?
Relocation is a difficult and complex issue for separated and divorced parents to resolve. Relocation may arise, for example,…
Air BNB – Can your Strata Building stop it?
There has been much debate and uncertainty as to how much control (if any) strata by-laws can impose on…
Employee’s Internet and email use
Recently in a decision in Bellenger v Mid North Coast Local Health District, the Industrial Relations Commission upheld the…
Can you be separated and live under the same roof?
Before a person can apply for a divorce they have to be able to establish to the Family Court…
If I give away assets before I die, will it defeat claims against my estate?
Not necessarily is the answer. A common misconception is that Willmakers who are concerned about a potential Family Provision…
NSW Retail Leases Act Changes impact on both Landlords & Tenants
A number of key changes have recently been made to the NSW Retail Leases Act which will have significant…