by Paul Cutler | Nov 29, 2012 | Uncategorised
Before it was subsumed into national legislation, the Business Names Act (NSW) (or at least a ministerial order pursuant to it) prohibited registration of business names that erroneously suggested “connection with a royal family” or “royal...
by Paul Cutler | Oct 29, 2012 | Uncategorised
Judges often have the difficult task of deciding which witness’s version of events is more credible. It appears that his Honour Justice Pembroke was not troubled by that difficulty in The Old Kiama Wharf Company v Betohuwisa [2011] NSWSC 823. His Honour starts...
by Paul Cutler | Sep 25, 2012 | Uncategorised
His Honour Perram J commenced his judgment in Waller v Yamaha Motor Finance [2012] FCA 934 by stating the issue for determination as: In Lightning Ridge Local Aboriginal Land Council v Premier of New South Wales in his capacity as the State Minister pursuant to...
by Paul Cutler | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorised
Some readers may be aware that there is litigation on foot between the Commonwealth and a number of (initially 58, but now down to “30-odd”) Federal Magistrates in respect of their entitlement to a judicial pension. I came to know of this case as there...
by Paul Cutler | Jul 31, 2012 | Uncategorised
Have you ever noticed the disclaimers which appear at the bottom of emails from professional firms? If so, I assume you have also noticed how similar (and boring) they all appear to be? Well that’s not always the case apparently and at least one person has...
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