Sick leave is a benefit provided to employees during their employment. Knowing your entitlements is important! In this Legal Kitz blog post, we will provide you with all the information you need to understand sick leave and your entitlements! What is …
Have you ever heard of hot-tubbing in legal terms? Although the name might suggest otherwise, the term does not refer to a relaxing dip in a spa bath! This Legal Kitz blog will run you through a full explanation of what …
The law, at times, can be quite complex and complicated! This Legal Kitz blog will take you through everything you need to know about injunctions. What is the purpose of an injunction? The common purpose of an injunction is to prohibit …
If you are involved in a dispute with another person or company, it can be in your best interest to settle it out of court. Although the opposing party may hold the same opinion, it is not always possible to reach …
If you are involved in a legal dispute, there is a chance you will be called to court for a “directions hearing.” A directions hearing is only a very short court appearance where the judge or registrar will make orders about …
Have you recently received a cease and desist letter or are considering issuing one? This Legal Kitz blog is going to detail what a cease and desist letter is, who can issue one and what to include in your letter. What is a …
Cost in the cause or cost on the cause, are ways of saying the losing party must pay legal costs to the winning party. What can happen sometimes is cost orders are made in interim, or preliminary hearing, or interlocutory hearing, …
Determining what is practical completion can be a difficult task to navigate, but is a key milestone in the performance of a building contract. When subcontracting construction works on your premises, such as renovations, additions or removals, a building contract will …
Litigation is not as straightforward and simple as some hope it might be. Both parties often have to deal with conduct or events which make their case much harder to argue. Fortunately, interlocutory applications are a helpful tool for when there …
In the age of digital and social media, it is important to take care of your business’ reputation. If someone has made a false statement against yourself or your business and you have suffered financial loss as a result, they may …