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Technology plays an integral part in our daily lives; it is safe to say that many of us couldn’t function without our smart phones and computers. But without the software that operates that high-tech hardware, the ubiquitous smart phone would be nothing more than a...

This case is of interest as it demonstrates the circumstances in which an adult child can be successful in claiming additional provision from an estate.   Facts The Plaintiff sought orders against the estate of her father to make provision for her proper maintenance. The youngest child of...

In this case, the High Court found that Google is not responsible for publishing defamatory material which a member of the public locates using the Google search engine.   Facts George Defteros was a solicitor practising criminal law. During his career, Mr Defteros acted for individuals connected with...

This case is a rare example of the application of s 232 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“the Act”) of oppression of a majority shareholder by a minority shareholder, who is also a director, and breach of fiduciary duties by a director representing the...

This case illustrates that a de facto relationship can continue until the time of death, notwithstanding periods of separation and the fact that a physical relationship had ceased many years earlier (thus permitting a claim on a deceased estate for additional provision).   Facts Ms Wei (Rose) Sun...