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Hargraves Secured Investments v Waller [2009] NSWSC 1210
On 12 November 2009 Judge Harrison delivered judgment in this case.
The case examined the Farm Debt Mediation Act and whether or not, in circumstances where there is a new loan, a further mediation should occur. It also examined whether or not one of the loans granted to Mrs Waller was unjust. The Court decided against Mrs Waller in both cases.
Jackson Lalic Has Commenced a Blog…
This will keep readers of our website up to date with legal issues that solicitors at Jackson Lalic are dealing with on a day to day basis.
If any of our readers wish to contribute thoughts on any legal issue, they are welcome to submit an item for inclusion in the blog.
Jackson Lalic is Proud to Support the LGT Venture Philanthropy Program.
Update on LGT Venture Philanthropy
The LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation was founded in 2007 by initiative and funds of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. Its mission is to raise the sustainable quality of life for the less advantaged people especially in the developing world. Applying a venture philanthropy approach, LGT Venture Philanthropy supports both organizations with financial, social and intellectual capital. LGT Venture Philanthropy makes use of grants, loans and equity investments. Any generated profit is channeled back into the fund and will be used for additional investments.
LGT Venture Philanthropy is pleased to share some results of its philanthropic activities with you: The portfolio has grown to seven organizations with USD 3 Mio invested, the global team now counts 12 people in seven countries, negotiations with several clients interested in LGT Venture Philanthropy's due diligence and investment services are ongoing, and last but not least, the feedback about the 1st generation of fellows in LGT Venture Philanthropy's fellowship program has been overwhelmingly positive!
Summary iCats Program
LGT Venture Philanthropy is proud to announce the launch of the iCats Program: The iCats Program is an answer to the need for professional know-how and resources in many philanthropic organizations and social enterprises. LGT Venture Philanthropy created a web-based platform to match experienced professionals with specific positions in selected philanthropic organizations.
The fellow positions for 2010 are now online on www.icatsprogram.com ! Application deadline is 26th October 2009.
A fellow works 11 months on-site with a portfolio organization from February to December 2010 and receives regular mentoring from the LGT Venture Philanthropy team. In addition, a 4-day induction workshop brings all fellows together in the Swiss mountains. Go to www.icatsprogram.com to find out more and to apply.
New artwork by PLOY and DEKA
Jackson Lalic commissioned street artists PLOY and DEKA to paint two of the office doors and the connecting panel as one street art work. An image of the work appears on the Jackson Lalic website as part of the art collection. Anyone wishing to have a more careful look at the work is welcome to view it when next at the offices of Jackson Lalic.
Jackson Lalic Lawyers Part of Austrade Seminar in Madrid
On 20 May 2009, the Madrid office of Austrade held a seminar on Green Building Technology. Australian companies were represented at the seminar promoting the best that Australia has to offer. Jackson Lalic was the only service provider to be part of the Australian contingent.
Congratulations William Susanto
William Susanto was admitted as a solicitor on 13 February 2009.
Those who have had the benefit of Williams work will be pleased to know he will be staying on at Jackson Lalic as a solicitor.
We wish William all of the best in his legal career.
Jackson Lalic Lawyers Part of Austrade Seminar in Madrid
On 20 May 2009, the Madrid office of Austrade held a seminar on Green Building Technology. Australian companies were represented at the seminar promoting the best that Australia has to offer. Jackson Lalic was the only service provider to be part of the Australian contingent.
Congratulations William Susanto
William Susanto was admitted as a solicitor on 13 February 2009.
Those who have had the benefit of Williams work will be pleased to know he will be staying on at Jackson Lalic as a solicitor.
We wish William all of the best in his legal career.
Jackson Lalic welcomes Andreas Bietmann
On 1 February 2009 Andreas Bietmann commenced his 3 month internship at Jackson Lalic. Andreas is the latest in a long line of German students who have chosen to complete their legal education by spending time in Australia under the mentorship of Peter Jackson.
If any of the readers of this Newsletter have any questions about a German or European law issue Andreas would be delighted to hear from you.
JACKSON LALIC ACT FOR MR PHUONG NGO AT AN ENQUIRY INTO HIS CONVICTION FOR THE MURDER OF MR JOHN NEWMAN.
Mr Justice Patten was appointed by the Chief Judge of New South Wales to enquire into the conviction of Mr Phuong Ngo for the murder of Mr John Newman in 1994. Mr Ngo has been in prison for 10 years.
Mr Ngo will be the first witness at the enquiry and will commence his evidence on 8 October 2008.
Mr Peter Hastings QC leading Miss Rachel Pepper has been briefed by Jackson Lalic. Mr Faris Shehabi is attending to the many day to day aspects of representing Mr Ngo.
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Jackson Lalic Lawyers support rural community
As part of its continuing support to the rural community Jackson Lalic Lawyers is donating a cash prize of $400 for youth art prizes for the 2008 Lightning Ridge Arts & Crafts Council Inc Annual Spring Exhibition…
Yvon Gatineau will represent Jackson Lalic Lawyers as a judge of the various prizes on Thursday 25 September 2008 and present all of the prizes on the evening of Friday 26 September 2008.
Jackson Lalic Lawyers congratulate all of the winners in the Annual Spring Exhibition.
Jackson Lalic Advising On Transport Industry Issues
David Lalic is advising on transport industry issues, including the fairness of contracts and the national regulations on driver fatigue. It is anticipated that Peter Jackson’s work on carbon emissions trading will be important to the industry, particularly in reducing fuel costs.
Launch of Jackson Lalic Lawyers Pty Ltd
On 25 February 2008, Jackson Lalic Lawyers opened its doors.
Peter Jackson and David Lalic are the partners of the firm and they are joined by all of Peter's old team - Diana Zeidan, Ryan Kim, Katrine Narkiewicz, Linda Dicksen, Julie Carlile, Frances Bonanno, Georgina Veneziana and Tom Clark. Renata Chalmers has joined Jackson Lalic helping with accounts and Human Resources.
All of us at Jackson Lalic look forward to serving our clients well into the future.
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Jackson Smith Sponsorship of the Arts
Lightning Ridge Arts & Crafts Council – 2007 Sees a Change in the Jackson Smith Sponsorship of the Arts
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New German Law Student
On 5 July 2007, German law student Stefan Schrambke, commenced his three month internship at Jackson Smith Lawyers. We are delighted to have Stefan in our firm, even for a short time. If any of our clients have any questions about the law in Germany or the European Union. Stefan would be delighted to do his best to answer them.
Lightning Ridge Safe House for Women and Children
IT Next Generation has joined Jackson Smith Lawyers and Farmers Info by agreeing to build, free of charge, a website for the Lightning Ridge Safe House for Women and Children. IT Next Generation is a firm that provides network, internet and security solutions to business.
Jackson Smith Lawyers is pleased to be a supporter and sponsor of the Ensemble Acting Studios.
Jackson Smith Lawyers is pleased to be a supporter and sponsor of the Ensemble Acting Studios. The Ensemble Acting studios provide quality acting education in an environment that allows students to learn and develop not only their acting and performance skills but also their life skills.
Ryan Chang-ho Kim Starts at Jackson Smith
Ryan Chang-ho Kim, a Korean speaking lawyer, has commenced work at Jackson Smith.
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Loan Co-op In Wings
A new farmer finance co-operative has been formed to help combat the situations farmers often encounter when they have to "make do" with finance lenders that are poorly informed about problems faced by rural communities and farmers.
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Agricultural Finance Co-Operative Ltd Approved
After three years work with Bob Yabsley, we are pleased to announce that the Agricultural Finance Co-Operative Ltd has been approved by the Commissioner of Fair Trading New South Wales. After registration this Co-operative will embark on research as to the best way to provide funding to members of the rural community in a way that is sensitive to the needs of the community. A team at Jackson Smith will continue to work with Bob Yabsley and the directors of the new Co-operative on this project.
Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize
Sallwa Hourani wins the 2005 Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize
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Bank Wins Appeal
New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down judgment in favour of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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Hosing down a firesale's damage
Cients still have rights to prevent banks underselling a property.
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Community Buyout Group
Jackson Smith commences work with employer and community Buyout Group
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No guarantees for guarantors
In a tough first home-buyers' market it's tempting for parents to offer the family home as collateral for their kid's mortgage. Going guarantor can give your kids a great start in life, but also carries an element of risk. Just what are your legal rights if they default?
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Sign Your Life Away
A new code of practice gives greater protection to loan guarantors - From The Sydney Morning Herald
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Water Law Association Inc
Jackson Smith has joined the newly formed Water Law Association – an initiative of Tamworth solicitor Michael McHugh. The first object of the Association is to enhance the practice of water law and the administration of water rights in the State of new South Wales in particular and Australia generally.
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We hope that membership of the Association will add value to the service we provide to our clients.
Important Bore Licence Decision Delivered
On 4 November 2004 Judge Levine of the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down the decision in Jones v The Water Administration Ministerial Corporation. This decision requires the department to issue to Mr Jones a water licence in circumstances where Mr Jones had properly completed an application and paid the prescribed fee. The department had placed an embargo on the issue of licences in the context of a review of water policy in New South Wales. Anyone who wishes to receive a copy of the judgment, please contact this office.
Annual Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize
The 2004 Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize has been awarded to Sam Valenz for his work 'Untitled' 2004. An image of the work will shortly appear on our website. The original can be seen at Defiance Gallery, 47 Enmore Road, Newtown.
Annual Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize old
On 27 October the Jackson Smith Sculpture Prize will be presented at Defiance Gallery, 47 Enmore Road, Newtown. Our clients are invited to join with us in meeting all of the artists and congratulating the winner.<BR><BR>The exhibition of miniature sculptures will be on show at Defiance Gallery for three weeks following the opening on 27 October 2004.
Appeal of CBA in the matter of Mr Hadfield
On 20th September 2004 the hearing of the Appeal of the Commonwealth Bank in the matter of Mr Denis Hadfield commences in the Supreme Court.
For more information about the issues in this case, see the interview titled Farms, Loan Foreclosures and Asset Fire Sales in the Making News section on this website.
Jackson Smith welcomes Judith Puchert from Germany to the firm.
On 3 June 2004 Judith Puchert joined Jackson Smith for 4 months to complete her legal internship requirements under German Law. We are delighted that Judith will spend time with our firm completing her legal studies requirements. Should any of our clients have any questions for Judith about the law in Germany or the European community we are sure she would be pleased to help as best she can.
Early discovery of documents ordered by Supreme Court
On 13 May 2004 the Murray Darling Basin Commission lost an appeal in respect of summary dismissal application in an action that had been brought by Collendina Pty Ltd. Collendina was also successful in obtaining an order for early discovery of documents that were in the possession of the Commission. The claim relates to damage caused to the Collendina property following release of water from the Hume dam in 1996.
Water Sharing Plan declared valid.
On 7 April 2004 the Land & Environment Court dismissed an application that the Water Sharing Plan for the lower Murrumbidgee ground water sources was invalid. The Court granted leave to the applicant, the Murrumbidgee Ground Water Preservation Association, to file a further amended application.
Diana's admission as a Solicitor
On Friday 2 April 2004 Diana Zreik was admitted as a solicitor. Diana will continue her work in Peter Jackson's team working in the areas of commercial litigation and corporate advice.
When Banks Bite The Bullet
Sometimes, problem loans are written off
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Banks: The New Environmental Policeman
Concern mounts over lenders liability to farm, industrial pollution
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Make arrangements you can bank on
ONE CAN only wonder what has gone through the minds of Australia's rural community in recent years with share markets around the world hitting record highs, Internet stocks creating paper millionaires overnight and the likes of Bill Gates and Repeat Murdoch gaining and losing billions of dollars in a day without blinking an eye
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Law firm seeks better deal for property owners on mortgagee sales
Sydney firm Jackson Smith has called for stronger laws to protect the interests of individual property owners whose houses and landlordings are repossessed by banks and financial institutions and forcibly sold at auction
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Good Faith in Banking Contracts
The diminution of the classic model of freedom of contract is taking place by way of numerous parliamentary innovations and judicial developments
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