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Have you ever bought a product and been disappointed when you opened the packaging? Perhaps it looks nothing like the display image, or maybe the manufacturer has used shoddy materials. Whatever the problem, many people will simply chalk it up as a learning experience. But what if the product is defective, faulty or unsafe? Products can lead to significant injuries

When you make a claim for injuries you’ve suffered in a car crash or an accident in a public place, it’s easy to know who usually covers your compensation and legal costs if you’re successful – an insurer. But who pays your legal fees when you’re contesting a will through a family provision claim? And who is responsible for covering the

The Australian health care system is one of the world’s leading ones, with hospitals and GP offices reliably providing treatments for the most complex issues. Medical negligence is not a very common occurrence in this system, but when it does happen, the results can be devastating. When a doctor, nurse or other health care professional fails to perform their duties

Oscar Humphries has announced that he is dropping his surname after his father, legendary Australian comedian Barry Humphries, allegedly cut his son from his will. The 36-year-old announced the news on social media, where he is now going by just his first and second names – Oscar Valentine. He explained his decision in a foul-mouthed tirade on Facebook. “Changing my name.

The topic of succession is complex in the farming world. The sector has traditionally followed the rule of primogeniture, whereby the first-born son takes over the family farm and continues to work the land. However, this approach is becoming increasingly rare in modern-day agricultural inheritance. In fact, a recent report from business advisors Chapman Eastway showed only 3 per cent

Contesting a will in NSW proceeds through several stages before a case ever reaches the courtroom. In our experience, less than 10 per cent of clients see their claim go before a judge. Court hearings are only necessary when the relevant parties are unable to reach a compromise during the settlement and mediation phases. If an agreement isn’t possible, both sides