AFL’s announcement of Hannah Mouncey’s ineligibility has caused a massive backlash in the media. Snedden Hall & Gallop’s Sport Law team of Allistar Twigg and Catherine Ordway have authored an article on The Conversation discussing the decision to exclude Mouncey, anti-discrimination law and the AFL’s public position on diversity and inclusivity. In this developing story,
Moving into a retirement village should be a chapter of life that you look forward to. Some people focus on the benefits of living in a community with people from all walks of life. Others find that receiving the support of a range of services and facilities makes retirement villages an ideal lifestyle choice when
What happens when a document is not executed in accordance with the formal requirements for a valid will? An informal will can result in a dispute. Should the document be recognised as a will, or not? The law in the ACT, and similarly throughout Australia, provides that a Will is not valid unless: It is
Last night, six outstanding students from schools around Canberra competed for the honour of being awarded the Snedden Hall & Gallop University Scholarship for law 2017. The Year 12 students presented in the Moot Court of the University of Canberra. Dr Lorana Bartells, Head of the School of Law and Justice welcomed the students. Gerald Santucci,
In 2016, the NSW Court of Appeal decision of Williams Group Australia Pty Ltd v Crocker provided an important reminder for those who rely on electronic signatures in their business dealings. The team at Snedden Hall & Gallop discuss the ramifications of this case for businesses using electronic signatures in contracts. The Case An electronic signature of
If your business uses independent contractors as part of its workforce you need to be careful that your contractors are indeed contractors and not employees. Emily Shoemark, Senior Associate at Snedden Hall & Gallop explains the distinction between a contractor and an employee and discusses a recent case that may affect you in your business.
Snedden Hall & Gallop has awarded its prestigious University Scholarship for law to two Year 12 students annually since 1999. The scholarships reward exceptional students who intend to study law at the Australian National University or the University of Canberra. Each winner receives: $6,000 over the first 3 years of their study; and The opportunity
When a loved one passes away, the administration of their estate can be a long and complicated process. When a person dies intestate, they die without leaving a valid will. In these cases, a next-of-kin might need to be appointed the administrator by applying to the Supreme Court for letters of administration to enable the
The 2017 SHG 'Be the Best You Can Be' Athletics Carnival took place on Thursday 7 September at the AIS track and field stadium in Canberra. It attracted 400 children from over 15 different Canberra primary schools, high schools and colleges. The event allowed any child with a physical or intellectual disability to participate in a
When a loved one passes away, the administration of their estate can be a long and complicated process. When a person dies testate, they die leaving a valid will and having appointed a person as executor of their estate. That person has a number of obligations and responsibilities to fulfil including, in some cases, applying to
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