It is not uncommon for a purchaser to fall in love with a property, rush through the proper checks and then discover something later that
Summary of the application HFK Lawyers successfully represented the respondent to an adjudication application under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999
Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy is already being tested in the courts. In Kurraba Group Pty Ltd & Anor v Williams
On 10 June 2025, Schedule 2 of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) commenced operation, introducing a new statutory cause of action for serious invasion of
Building defect disputes are among the most common construction disputes in New South Wales. The legal landscape governing building defect claims has changed substantially in
A stop work order, demolition order or other council compliance notices can bring a development to an immediate halt. It can disrupt construction, affect occupation
A serious workplace accident can have significant consequences for both workers and businesses. Working in the Building and Construction industry and other dangerous injuries comes
The cost of a family provision claim in NSW can vary significantly depending on the estate, the parties involved, the issues in dispute and whether
Receiving a refusal of your Development Application (“DA”) from your local Council can be frustrating, costly, and time consuming, especially after investing substantial time and
Defamation in the News: Michael Finch on the Lehrmann Defamation Case HFK’s Defamation Partner, Michael Finch, spoke with ABC Radio Host Paul Culliver on ABC
Understanding Australia’s Defamation Laws: Insights from HFK’s Michael Finch Defamation law in Australia has seen significant developments in recent years, making it a topic of
Parties Applicant: Sheree Ivory Respondent: Susan Howard Background Held in the Federal Court of Australia (Brisbane Registry), our client, Ms Ivory, commenced proceedings for defamation
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