http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/ Latest news, info articles and podcasts from Havilah Legal (Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister - Perth, Western Australia) en info@havilahlegal.com.au Copyright 2011 2011-01-14T06:59:15+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/former_owners_rights_to_compensation_for_building_defects/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/former_owners_rights_to_compensation_for_building_defects/#When:08:03:19Z There has as yet been no authoritative determination of the question whether an owner’s decision to sell a defectively constructed home without first having remedied the defects will preclude subsequent recovery of compensation with respect to those defects. Commercial Litigation, Building & Construction Law 2012-05-03T08:03:19+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/what_does_it_take_to_get_compensated/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/what_does_it_take_to_get_compensated/#When:03:17:15Z People often get surprised when we tell them that they can’t automatically recover compensation from a builder just because that builder has departed from the plans and specifications in the building contract.  They get even more surprised when we tell them that departures from applicable Australian Standards and Building Codes are still not enough to get you an award of compensation. Building & Construction Law 2012-04-30T03:17:15+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/a_matter_of_interest/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/a_matter_of_interest/#When:03:15:17Z When a sum of money is being claimed in a court, it is usual to claim interest on that sum.  But not everyone who has a claim for an amount of money, be it for compensation, restitution or a debt, is entitled as of right to claim interest. Commercial Litigation 2012-04-30T03:15:17+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/speak_before_you_act/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/speak_before_you_act/#When:07:14:50Z Two recent decisions by Courts in WA (Fuel Tank and Pipe Pty Ltd v Integrated Fuel Services Pty Ltd [2012] WASC 71 and Downing v Newsflash Nominees Pty Ltd [2012] WADC 26) contain timely reminders. Commercial Litigation 2012-04-20T07:14:50+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/that_settles_it/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/that_settles_it/#When:07:00:51Z Much of the procedures that courts in WA require litigants to follow before their claim goes to trial is designed to encourage settlement of claims. We look at some of the questions around this. Commercial Litigation 2012-04-19T07:00:51+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_83/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_83/#When:07:30:49Z Liz discusses how to deal with an insurance claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident where the driver of the vehicle is claiming for damage that isn’t part of the accident and Michael discusses the powers of the child Support Agency in relation to a departure prohibition order and the need for a Will. Corporate & Commercial Law, Property Law, Criminal Law, Family Law 2012-04-03T07:30:49+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/video_qa_part_3_-_pitfalls_of_doing_business_with_family_members/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/video_qa_part_3_-_pitfalls_of_doing_business_with_family_members/#When:01:00:23Z Steve answers questions about the pitfalls of doing business with family members. 2012-03-06T01:00:23+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_80/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_80/#When:07:30:50Z In this episode Bruce and Howard discuss the land issues at Herrison Island together with the impact of an inheritance on Family Law Property Division. Property Law, Wills and Deceased Estates, Family Law 2012-02-21T07:30:50+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_79/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/episode_79/#When:07:30:26Z Bruce speaks to Howard about the case of a woman who lost her unborn child and discusses the unlawful killing test under the criminal code. The sentencing for sexual assault crimes and the issue of consent together with the increase in under age sexting of lewd images over the internet. Property Law, Criminal Law, Debt Recovery, Family Law, Restraining Orders 2012-02-14T07:30:26+00:00 http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/video_qa_part_1_-_why_you_need_a_commercial_lawyer_as_a_business/ http://havilahlegal.com.au/index.php/weblog/entry/video_qa_part_1_-_why_you_need_a_commercial_lawyer_as_a_business/#When:01:00:42Z Liz answers questions about why you need a commercial lawyer as a business (in the first place) and how Havilah Legal are a good choice to help you. Corporate & Commercial Law 2012-02-08T01:00:42+00:00