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How does the law deal with pain?

The well-known legal writer, Harold Luntz, wrote in 2019 that it is well established law that “where any legal wrong is to be compensated by damages, the aim of the court is to award such sum of money which will as nearly as possible put the person who has been injured, or otherwise suffered a

How does the law deal with pain?2020-11-23T12:55:48+11:00

Celebrating Snedden Hall & Gallop – 60 Years of Sport in Canberra

As Snedden Hall & Gallop moves into it’s 60th year of practicing in Canberra, we wanted to take some time to look back at some of the major events and moments that occurred over the last 60 years. In this short piece we focus on sporting moments and memories during the last six decades. Whilst

Celebrating Snedden Hall & Gallop – 60 Years of Sport in Canberra2020-11-18T11:20:01+11:00

Denial of Commonwealth Superannuation Update: part 1

Were you misled about your eligibility to join a Commonwealth superannuation scheme? The Superannuation Claims team at Snedden Hall & Gallop has been assisting former and current employees of the Commonwealth government and Commonwealth statutory authorities who were denied membership of the Commonwealth superannuation schemes during the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. This 2 part

Denial of Commonwealth Superannuation Update: part 12020-11-16T12:29:19+11:00

ACT Nominated Visas – the State of Play

One of the main pathways to Australian permanent residency for skilled migrants has traditionally been to seek nomination for a visa by a State or Territory government. The migration system makes provision for states and territories to sponsor visa applicants with needed skillsets for permanent visas as a means of attracting and maintaining a suitably

ACT Nominated Visas – the State of Play2020-11-12T12:42:41+11:00

Movember at SHG

During the month of November, Snedden Hall & Gallop will be taking on Movember. Australia’s leading charity tackling men’s health not only provides an excellent reason for some of our team to attempt to grow a moustache or run a tonne of kilometres, but also leading the way in tackling mental health and suicide prevention,

Movember at SHG2020-11-05T14:22:34+11:00

You’ve got mail: Should you send personal emails from your workplace?

During 2020 we have seen the interpretation of what constitutes a workplace dramatically widen. How then, does this apply to the connection between using your work email account to send personal emails? Or similarly, send a personal email while “at work”. The lines are increasingly blurring between personal and work emails in the workplace, and

You’ve got mail: Should you send personal emails from your workplace?2020-11-03T09:47:06+11:00

Are your medical records private?

People sometimes say things to their doctor or other treatment providers, thinking it will always remain private. In reality, in some legal situations, medical records are accessible by insurance companies or their lawyers, even if those records include personal and sensitive information. Of even further concern is that, quite often, our experience is that such

Are your medical records private?2020-10-26T16:53:12+11:00

E-Scooting May Have Legal Consequences

Recent media reports highlight the latest transportation craze gripping the ACT – electric scooters, or ‘e-scooters’. However, reporters are not the only ones asking questions. The eccentric devices have been raising everyone’s eyebrows in recent months in the nation’s capital, and not just because of their flashy colourful frames. Naturally, people are wondering about the

E-Scooting May Have Legal Consequences2020-10-23T15:05:47+11:00

It can make work seem like hell!

All employers must be vigilant to ensure there is no bullying in the workplace. The impact of such behaviour can be devastating and long lasting. As Maya Angelou said: “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.

It can make work seem like hell!2020-10-22T09:21:02+11:00

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