Appeals 1
- May 2, 2023 Appellate Reviews of Findings of Fact: A Closer Look May 2, 2023
Costs 40
- Jan 27, 2024 Delay in applying for security for costs Jan 27, 2024
- Jan 27, 2024 Extensions of time for special costs orders Jan 27, 2024
- Jan 27, 2024 Applications for Security for Costs: Key Principles Jan 27, 2024
- Jan 27, 2024 The Principles Relating to the Award of Costs in the State Administrative Tribunal Jan 27, 2024
- Nov 11, 2023 Straightforward Applications, Convoluted Costs: Lessons on Service Out from ANZ v Defendant Nov 11, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 Awards of Costs in Guardianship Proceedings: Exceptions to the General Rule Oct 28, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 Keeping Clients Informed: The Obligation to Revise Cost Estimates Oct 28, 2023
- May 21, 2023 The 'Monumental' Costs of Large-Scale Litigation: Insights from the Santos-Fluor Dispute May 21, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Song v PCL Lawyers Pty Ltd (Legal Practice) [2023] VCAT 505: The Importance of Accurate Legal Costs Estimates May 11, 2023
- May 10, 2023 The Lifespan of Settlement Offers: A Closer Look May 10, 2023
- May 8, 2023 Malvina Park Pty Ltd v Johnson: Understanding Disclosure Obligations Under the Uniform Law May 8, 2023
- May 6, 2023 A Closer Look at Bingham v Bevan [2023] NSWCA 86 Decision May 6, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Determining Factors in a s16(4) Costs Application in a Guardianship and Administration Matter in Western Australia May 4, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Factors to be considered in determining costs application in a guardianship and administration matter in the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (other than pursuant to s 16(4)) May 4, 2023
- May 3, 2023 The Importance of Fair and Reasonable Legal Fees: Understanding Overcharging and its Consequences May 3, 2023
- May 2, 2023 Do You Need a Signature for a Costs Agreement? Criteria for Determining Retainers with Lawyers May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 Understanding Special Costs Orders: When Are They Made? May 2, 2023
- May 1, 2023 When Should Indemnity Costs Be Awarded in Relation to a Calderbank Offer? May 1, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Principles for Costs Appeals Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Apportionment of Costs in Western Australian Legal Cases Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Can an Incorporated Legal Practice Recover Costs for Work Done by Its Solicitors When Acting for Itself? Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Indemnity Costs and the Consequences of Unwarranted Allegations in Legal Proceedings Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023 When Security for Costs May Be Ordered in an Appeal Apr 27, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 The Fundamental Obligation to Present Only Necessary Evidence to the Court Apr 26, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 The Importance of Providing Costs Updates: A Lesson for Lawyers Apr 26, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 A Closer Look at Section 40 of the Defamation Act 2005 (WA): Costs in Defamation Cases Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 When Should a Certificate for Senior Counsel Rates Be Issued in Defamation Cases? Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Extensions of Time for Filing Applications for Costs Assessments Apr 24, 2023
- Mar 19, 2023 The Future of Legal Work: Leveraging Innovative Tools and Techniques Mar 19, 2023
- Jan 29, 2023 Navigating the Complex World of Legal Billing: Strategies for Reducing Costs Jan 29, 2023
- Jan 28, 2023 Staying Within Budget: The Consequences of Deviating from Approved Costs in Litigation Jan 28, 2023
- Jan 27, 2023 Revolutionizing Legal Costs: The Impact of AI in 2023 Jan 27, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023 Why Clients Should Ask About a Lawyer's Experience Before Hiring Jan 17, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023 Lawyers of the Future: How AI and AVR are Transforming the Junior Lawyers' Tasks and Costs Jan 13, 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 Advantages of Hiring a Specialist Lawyer Jan 2, 2023
- Aug 30, 2022 An Australian first costs decision: Security for costs knocked back in setting-aside application Aug 30, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 Costs awarded in SAT guardianship application in favour of my clients Aug 23, 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 Appeal from the Magistrates Court of WA Aug 18, 2022
- Sep 23, 2017 Statistics on the small number of cases that go to trial in WA Sep 23, 2017
- Sep 23, 2017 Questions to ask before hiring a lawyer Sep 23, 2017
Defamation 72
- Jan 26, 2024 Qualified Privilege: Understanding the Limits and Role of Malice Jan 26, 2024
- Nov 10, 2023 Establishing Publication of Online Material in Defamation Cases Nov 10, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 One Star Review: Damages for Defamatory Google and Facebook Reviews Oct 28, 2023
- May 19, 2023 Joinder & Scandalous Affidavits in Defamation Cases: Insights from Souraki Azad -v- Jose [2023] WASC 160 May 19, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Reasonableness in Statutory Qualified Privilege: Insights from "Lorbek v King [2023] VSCA 111 May 17, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Instagram Defamation: A Closer Look at Issac Martin vs Fouad Najem May 17, 2023
- May 16, 2023 Imputations of Suspicion and the Role of Denials in Defamation Law May 16, 2023
- May 14, 2023 Sexual abuse victim successfully defends defamation case: Useful English case May 14, 2023
- May 14, 2023 When to determine the "Serious Harm Element" in Defamation Cases: A potential issue in the Federal Court of Australia May 14, 2023
- May 12, 2023 Pre-Action Discovery in Defamation Cases: An Overview May 12, 2023
- May 6, 2023 The Newspaper Rule in Defamation Cases: Insights from Poland v Hedley [2023] WASCA 69 May 6, 2023
- May 2, 2023 The Importance of a Concerns Notice under the Uniform Defamation Laws in Australia May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 Economic Loss Arising from Defamation: Impaired Capacity to Work May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 The Challenges in Assessing Damages for Defamation: Striking the Right Balance May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 The Significance of a Failure to Apologise in Defamation Law: The Role in Aggravated Damages May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 At what stage should the question of Serious Harm be considered in defamation cases under the Uniform Defamation Laws? May 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023 The Limitation Period for Defamation Cases: Factors a Plaintiff Should Consider prior to Commencing a Case May 2, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Assessing Damages in Defamation Cases: An Overview May 1, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Social Media Publications and Defamation: Imputations and Extent of Publication May 1, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Reasonableness and the Lange Defence in Defamation Law: Balancing Free Speech and Reputation Protection May 1, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Understanding the Lange Defence in Defamation Law May 1, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Aggravated Damages in Defamation Cases: An Overview Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Serious Harm Test in Defamation Law (yet to apply in WA) Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Common Law Qualified Privilege in Defamation: Understanding the Reciprocity of Duty and Interest Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Fair Comment in Defamation Law: Understanding the Key Principles Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 The Role of Mode of Publication in Determining Meaning in Defamation Cases Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Grapevine Effect in Defamation Cases Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Imputations in Defamation Law Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Understanding the Hore-Lacey Defence in Defamation Law Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Extending the Limitation Period for Defamation Actions: Key Considerations Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 The Intricacies of the "Reply to Attack" Defence in Defamation Law Apr 26, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Striking the Balance: Defamation and Multiple Meanings in Court Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Default Judgments in Defamation Cases: Insights from the Federal Court of Australia Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 A Closer Look at Section 40 of the Defamation Act 2005 (WA): Costs in Defamation Cases Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Malice and the Defence of Qualified Privilege in Defamation Law Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Common Law Qualified Privilege: An overview from Palmer v McGowan Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Innocent Dissemination: A Defence in Defamation Law Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Defamation Law and the Defence of Triviality: An Analysis of Turtur AO v Connor [2021] SADC 127 Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 When Should a Certificate for Senior Counsel Rates Be Issued in Defamation Cases? Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 The Importance of Identification in Defamation Cases: A Legal Perspective Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Mitigation in Defamation: Understanding the Scope of Admissible Evidence Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Understanding the Relationship Between Damages and Relevant Harm in Defamation Cases Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Proving the Act of Publication for Defamatory Material on the Internet Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Understanding the Honest Opinion Defence in Defamation Law Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Interlocutory Injunctions in Defamation Cases: A Delicate Balance Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 Pleading a Justification Defence in Defamation Cases: Key Principles Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 23, 2023 Understanding the Act of Publication in Defamation Law Apr 23, 2023
- Apr 23, 2023 Understanding the Tort of Injurious Falsehood Apr 23, 2023
- Apr 22, 2023 The Grapevine Effect and Defamation in the Age of Social Media Apr 22, 2023
- Apr 22, 2023 Understanding the concept of 'Vulgar Abuse' in defamation Apr 22, 2023
- Apr 22, 2023 Online defamation by 'Keyboard Warriors' Apr 22, 2023
- Apr 4, 2023 The Illusory Truth Effect in Defamation: The Importance of Prompt Action Apr 4, 2023
- Jan 25, 2023 Understanding defamation: What makes a statement defamatory? Jan 25, 2023
- Jan 20, 2023 The Link Between Duels and Defamation Jan 20, 2023
- Jan 18, 2023 Compensating for Injury to Feelings: A Standard Part of Defamation Damages Jan 18, 2023
- Jan 9, 2023 What are the consequences of being a publisher of defamatory third party comments on social media? Jan 9, 2023
- Jan 4, 2023 The "Serious Harm Test" for Defamation in (Western) Australia Jan 4, 2023
- Jan 3, 2023 The Importance of a Well-Crafted Apology in Defamation Cases Jan 3, 2023
- Oct 15, 2022 Yemini v Twitter International Co Oct 15, 2022
- Oct 15, 2022 Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller Oct 15, 2022
- Oct 13, 2022 Malice and qualified privilege Oct 13, 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 Grieving parents who were defamed in emails, awarded $60K damages plus costs Aug 18, 2022
- Aug 15, 2022 Carter v Napper Aug 15, 2022
- Jul 15, 2022 Higher cap for non-economic loss under Defamation Act Jul 15, 2022
- Sep 15, 2017 New case - Defamation damages for $480,000 Sep 15, 2017
- Aug 31, 2017 Online reviews Aug 31, 2017
- Aug 20, 2017 Advanced Health Directives Aug 20, 2017
- Aug 20, 2017 Defamation in the workplace Aug 20, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Publication & Republication Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017 How do Courts decide your defamation damages? Jan 11, 2017
- Jan 8, 2017 Facebook defamation Jan 8, 2017
- Jan 4, 2017 Overview of what a 'concerns notice' is in defamation law in Western Australia Jan 4, 2017
Guardianship 70
- Feb 7, 2024 Capacity Required for an Enduring Power of Guardianship Feb 7, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024 Navigating Fiduciary Duties: Tribunal Directions for Attorneys Regarding Gifts from an Estate Jan 26, 2024
- Jan 21, 2024 Navigating Section 109 of the Guardianship and Administration Act: Orders for Records, Accounts and Audits Jan 21, 2024
- Nov 7, 2023 Appointing Research Decision-Makers for Represented Persons Nov 7, 2023
- Oct 29, 2023 To Name or Not to Name? An Analysis of Confidentiality Exceptions for Identifying Parties in Guardianship Proceedings Oct 29, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 Assessing Capacity: Independence of Decision-Making Under the GA Act Oct 28, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 Awards of Costs in Guardianship Proceedings: Exceptions to the General Rule Oct 28, 2023
- Oct 28, 2023 Assessing Capacity: Weighing the Evidence in Guardianship and Administration Proceedings Oct 28, 2023
- May 24, 2023 The Intersection of Ademption and Guardianship: A Detailed Exploration May 24, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Guardianship and Administration Appointments: IC [2023] WASAT 33 May 11, 2023
- May 5, 2023 Understanding Guardianship and Administration Matters: When does the Need for Oversight Enable the Appointment of a Guardian in Western Australia? May 5, 2023
- May 5, 2023 The Presumption of Capacity in Guardianship and Administration Matters: Does Objectively Unwise Decision-Making Rebut the Presumption in Western Australia? May 5, 2023
- May 5, 2023 Understanding Joint Guardianship and Administration Appointments in Western Australia: A Case Study May 5, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Determining Factors in a s16(4) Costs Application in a Guardianship and Administration Matter in Western Australia May 4, 2023
- May 4, 2023 Factors to be considered in determining costs application in a guardianship and administration matter in the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (other than pursuant to s 16(4)) May 4, 2023
- May 2, 2023 Can a Guardian Initiate Divorce Proceedings on Behalf of a Represented Person in Western Australia? May 2, 2023
- May 1, 2023 Evaluating the need for a Guardian: the Guardian's Ability to Effect Decisions Not Relevant May 1, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Navigating Palliative Care and Hastened Death: A Guide to the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Treatment Decisions Under the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Urgent Treatment Under the GA Act After Attempted Suicide in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Revoking an Enduring Power of Attorney in Western Australia: Mental Capacity Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Extent to which a Guardian or Administrator is Entitled to See the Represented Person's Will in Guardianship Matters under the GA Act Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 30, 2023 The Tribunal's Role in Preserving Testamentary Intentions in Guardianship Matters Apr 30, 2023
- Apr 29, 2023 Section 85 Applications under the Guardianship and Administration Act - A Closer Look Apr 29, 2023
- Apr 29, 2023 When Does an Enduring Power of Guardianship Become Valid in Western Australia? Apr 29, 2023
- Apr 29, 2023 Coaching of Subjects and In Camera Evidence in Guardianship Matters: A Look at K [2018] WASAT 96 Apr 29, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 The Role of Statutory Interpretation in Guardianship and Administration Proceedings in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Section 43 of the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Guardianship Matters: Assessing Evidence and Criteria in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023 Can Represented Persons Appoint Agents to Access Information Under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 27, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023 Can a Represented Person Appoint an Agent under Section 77 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 27, 2023
- Apr 27, 2023 Understanding Conflicts of Interest in Enduring Powers of Attorney in Western Australia Apr 27, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 Can the Tribunal Grant an Administrator the Power to Make a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN)? Apr 26, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 Factors Relevant to Determining Whether a Person with a Mental Disability is Unable to Make Reasonable Judgments in Respect of Their Estate Apr 26, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Sterilisation Procedures and Best Interests in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Breaches of Undertakings in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Rebutting the Presumption of Capacity in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Understanding the Validity of Advanced Health Directives in Western Australia Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 25, 2023 Appointment of an Administrator After a Court Compensation Trust Has Been Established Apr 25, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023 When Should Leave Be Granted Under Section 87 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 24, 2023
- Apr 23, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease - Coping with Alzheimer’s Apr 23, 2023
- Apr 22, 2023 Suspicions alone not sufficient for Tribunal intervention under s 109 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA) Apr 22, 2023
- Apr 21, 2023 Understanding the Threshold for Guardianship Applications and Costs Consequences Apr 21, 2023
- Apr 21, 2023 Memory Impairments and the Appointment of an Administrator in Western Australia Apr 21, 2023
- Apr 20, 2023 Acquired Brain Injury and Legal Safeguards: The Role of Guardians and Administrators in Supporting Affected Individuals Apr 20, 2023
- Apr 19, 2023 Navigating the Legal Framework for Your Adult Child with Autism: A Guide to Guardianship and Administration in Western Australia Apr 19, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023 Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Impact on Daily Life Apr 18, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023 Understanding the Different Types of Dementia Apr 18, 2023
- Apr 7, 2023 Alzheimer's disease - Overview Apr 7, 2023
- Apr 1, 2023 Enduring Powers of Guardianship in Western Australia: Key Insights and Considerations Apr 1, 2023
- Apr 1, 2023 Cognitive fluctuations in dementia: A closer look🔍 Apr 1, 2023
- Apr 1, 2023 Understanding Schizophrenia: Dispelling Myths and ▶ Promoting Awareness Apr 1, 2023
- Apr 1, 2023 Understanding the Role of Limited Administrators as Litigation Guardians in Western Australia Apr 1, 2023
- Mar 25, 2023 The Evolution of Guardianship Law: A Historical Overview Mar 25, 2023
- Mar 21, 2023 The Crucial Role of Geriatricians in Guardianship Matters Mar 21, 2023
- Mar 19, 2023 When Less is More: Importance of Considering Less Restrictive Means in Guardianship and Administration Mar 19, 2023
- Mar 17, 2023 The Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test: An Essential Tool for Guardianship Applications Mar 17, 2023
- Jan 31, 2023 7 Simple Ways to Reduce Fall Risk for People with Dementia Jan 31, 2023
- Jan 30, 2023 The Risks of Using a Generalist Lawyer in Guardianship Matters Jan 30, 2023
- Jan 19, 2023 The Importance of Properly Evaluating Mental Capacity in Legal Matters Jan 19, 2023
- Jan 15, 2023 Navigating Guardianship Applications: Some “signs” for Families Affected by Dementia Jan 15, 2023
- Jan 6, 2023 Financial Elder Abuse: A Serious Issue Affecting Older Australians Jan 6, 2023
- Jan 5, 2023 Successful Review of Guardianship and Administration Decision in Western Australia Jan 5, 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 Guardianship Specialty: Protecting Loved Ones with Dementia Jan 2, 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 Protecting Individuals with Dementia from Financial Abuse Jan 2, 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 New Technology for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Jan 2, 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 Increase in Guardianship Applications at the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia Jan 2, 2023
- Oct 15, 2022 Role of Public Advocate at guardianship hearings Oct 15, 2022
- Oct 9, 2022 Guardianship in Western Australia Oct 9, 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 Costs awarded in SAT guardianship application in favour of my clients Aug 23, 2022
Legal Profession 5
- Oct 29, 2023 Protecting the Estate's Interests: The Need for Independent Legal Advice for Executors Oct 29, 2023
- May 21, 2023 The 'Monumental' Costs of Large-Scale Litigation: Insights from the Santos-Fluor Dispute May 21, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Understanding When a Lawyer Can Be Prevented from Acting in a Case May 17, 2023
- May 13, 2023 "Plan Continuation Bias": A template letter to provide clients May 13, 2023
- May 12, 2023 Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of Computational Irreducibility in Legal Practice May 12, 2023
Practice and Procedure 11
- Jan 27, 2024 Mediators Making Orders: An Issue Explored in Nugawela v Medical Board Jan 27, 2024
- Nov 9, 2023 Discretion to Set Aside Irregular Default Judgments Nov 9, 2023
- Oct 29, 2023 Protecting the Estate's Interests: The Need for Independent Legal Advice for Executors Oct 29, 2023
- May 19, 2023 Joinder & Scandalous Affidavits in Defamation Cases: Insights from Souraki Azad -v- Jose [2023] WASC 160 May 19, 2023
- May 17, 2023 Understanding When a Lawyer Can Be Prevented from Acting in a Case May 17, 2023
- May 16, 2023 Consolidation of Cases: A Closer Look May 16, 2023
- May 11, 2023 When do Court's Grant Leave to Commence an Action Against a Company Under External Administration? May 11, 2023
- May 11, 2023 Dealing with Procedural Irregularities under the Rules of the Supreme Court in Western Australia May 11, 2023
- May 10, 2023 The Lifespan of Settlement Offers: A Closer Look May 10, 2023
- May 9, 2023 How to deal with opposing lawyers who use “Conferral as a Weapon” May 9, 2023
- May 7, 2023 Relying on "Information and Belief" in Affidavits May 7, 2023