Receiving a Concerns Notice under the Defamation Act 2005 (Qld) can be daunting, particularly if you are unfamiliar with your rights and obligations. A Concerns Notice is a formal notification from a person or entity claiming…
Key Considerations Regarding Family Provision Claims Under the Succession Act QLD
Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), certain eligible persons may bring a Family Provision Claim (FPC) if they have been left without adequate provision from a deceased person’s estate. These claims can be complex, requiring a…
Asset Preservation Orders in Queensland
What is a freezing order? In Queensland, Rule 260A of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) deals with the provision of freezing orders, which are also known as Mareva Injunctions, or Asset Preservation Orders. These…
Understanding Injurious Falsehood in QLD
Injurious Falsehood is a lesser-known tort when compared to defamation, despite both being causes of action arising from false publications that result in damage. Although defamation proceedings have gathered increasing attention in Queensland in recent times,…
Statutory Demands – What You Need To Know!
In cases of insolvency, a company lacks the capacity to settle its debts promptly when they come due. During such circumstances, creditors of the insolvent company have several options to assert their rights, one of which…