27 August 2024

1 min read

Power of attorney - NSW

The prescribed forms for creating both a general and an enduring power of attorney in New South Wales have been slightly amended.

News and Updates New South Wales +1

26 August 2024

1 min read

Guarantees - All states

A recent case on guarantees and indemnities has been added to the By Lawyers Deeds and Agreements commentary.

News and Updates All jurisdictions

09 July 2024

1 min read

Trusts - All states

For the assistance of practitioners acting in trusts matters, a new precedent Trust Deed Review Checklist has been added to the matter plan

News and Updates All jurisdictions +1

08 July 2024

1 min read

Bail - NSW

From 1 July 2024 serious domestic violence offences and coercive control are included as offences to which the show cause requirement ...

Criminal and Traffic Offences News and Updates +1

01 July 2024

2 min read

Coercive control - NSW

From 1 July 2024 the new offence of coercive control under s 54D(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 is incl in the definition of personal violence

Criminal and Traffic Offences News and Updates +1

01 July 2024

1 min read

1 July - All states

1 July updates are always a big focus for By Lawyers. Many Commonwealth and state legislative instruments provide for the scheduled indexing

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +7

14 June 2024

1 min read

Powers - NSW

Updates to By Lawyers most frequently used precedents in NSW - Powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, and the related documents

New South Wales News and Updates +1

07 June 2024

1 min read

Pathway - NSW

The launch of the NSW Personal Injury Commission’s Pathway portal for workers compensation claims brings the process for workers comp

Litigation and Disputes New South Wales +2

07 June 2024

2 min read

Transfer duty - NSW

A recent case dealing with transfer duty on real property in deceased estates has been added to the wills and estates publications

News and Updates New South Wales +2

15 April 2024

1 min read

Electronic signing and witnessing

A new guide to Electronic Signing and Witnessing has been added to the Reference Materials folder on all By Lawyers matter plans.

Business and Franchise Partnerships and Joint Ventures +16