Dear clients and friends of Foulsham & Geddes We are taking the current situation seriously and expect further disruption to everyday life in the coming weeks and months. Like many …
Japan Child Abduction & Alienation
A recent case has drawn international attention for the wrong reasons. Australian man, Scott McIntyre, was detained for 45 days in Tokyo, Japan for attempting to locate his children. Mr …
Recording conversations – can they be used as evidence in Family Court
Can you record your partner in a family law dispute without their consent? Can recording conversations assist your evidence in a Family Court case? In NSW the recording of …
The pitfalls of handwritten amendments on a Will
A will is an important document in managing your personal affairs and can, in many cases, be an effective tool in preventing costly litigation for your family after you …
Is Bitcoin a financial product?
Is Bitcoin a “financial product” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)? In terms of the actual currency itself? The short answer is ‘no’.
NSW Leaders insights
Foulsham & Geddes Director, Jacob Carswell-Doherty, speaks with NSW Leaders about trends in the legal market.
How does the Fair Work Commission determine Adverse Action and General Protection matters?
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 employees are able to make an application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for adverse actions (such as termination or negative treatment) made against …
Assisted Suicide – Full Article
The legality of assisted suicide is subject to extensive debate around the world. Many jurisdictions, including Australia and the United Kingdom, prohibit it even though a significant proportion of society …
Assisted Suicide – Likely to become a reality?
HE AUSTRALIAN CASE OF A The common law in Australia in respect of assisted suicide is best stated in Hunter and New England Area Health Service v A [2009] NSWSC …
Former Employees up for Workers Compensation
If a worker becomes ill with a disease of gradual onset as a result of working for more than one company, who foots the compensation bill? In a recent case, …
