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Richard Graham – Perth Lawyer

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  • Appeals 2
    • Apr 12, 2025 Adequacy of Judicial Reasons Apr 12, 2025
    • May 2, 2023 Appellate Reviews of Findings of Fact: A Closer Look May 2, 2023
  • Artificial Intelligence 2
    • Mar 31, 2025 AI's Future: Opportunities, Challenges, and Societal Impact Mar 31, 2025
    • Mar 29, 2025 What is AI Maximalism? A Simple Guide Mar 29, 2025
  • Costs 50
    • Apr 19, 2025 The Ethics of Time‑Based Billing: When Does “Padding” Become Professional Misconduct? Apr 19, 2025
    • Apr 19, 2025 Pre-Action Discovery in Western Australia Apr 19, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Apportionment of Costs in Defamation Proceedings: Greenwich v Latham (No 3) Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Two Decisions, One Principle: How Pentelow and Birketu Together Reshape Law Firm Litigation Strategy Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 11, 2025 The Judicial Reluctance to Engage in Hypothetical Merits Assessment for Costs Determination: An Examination of Lygina and the Ex parte Lai Qin Principles Apr 11, 2025
    • Mar 28, 2025 Costs where there are Jointly Represented Parties Mar 28, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 When Costs Agreements Become Void: Consequences at Assessment Under the Uniform Law Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Scope and Costs Estimates in Legal Retainers: Lessons from Shi v Mills Oakley Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 The "Interests of Justice" Exception in Defamation Costs Awards Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Extensions of Time for Costs Assessments: When Will Courts Grant Relief? Mar 7, 2025
    • Jan 27, 2024 Delay in applying for security for costs Jan 27, 2024
    • Jan 27, 2024 Extensions of time for special costs orders Jan 27, 2024
    • Jan 27, 2024 Applications for Security for Costs: Key Principles Jan 27, 2024
    • Jan 27, 2024 The Principles Relating to the Award of Costs in the State Administrative Tribunal Jan 27, 2024
    • Nov 11, 2023 Straightforward Applications, Convoluted Costs: Lessons on Service Out from ANZ v Defendant Nov 11, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Awards of Costs in Guardianship Proceedings: Exceptions to the General Rule Oct 28, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Keeping Clients Informed: The Obligation to Revise Cost Estimates Oct 28, 2023
    • May 21, 2023 The 'Monumental' Costs of Large-Scale Litigation: Insights from the Santos-Fluor Dispute May 21, 2023
    • May 11, 2023 Song v PCL Lawyers Pty Ltd (Legal Practice) [2023] VCAT 505: The Importance of Accurate Legal Costs Estimates May 11, 2023
    • May 10, 2023 The Lifespan of Settlement Offers: A Closer Look May 10, 2023
    • May 8, 2023 Malvina Park Pty Ltd v Johnson: Understanding Disclosure Obligations Under the Uniform Law May 8, 2023
    • May 6, 2023 A Closer Look at Bingham v Bevan [2023] NSWCA 86 Decision May 6, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Determining Factors in a s16(4) Costs Application in a Guardianship and Administration Matter in Western Australia May 4, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Factors to be considered in determining costs application in a guardianship and administration matter in the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (other than pursuant to s 16(4)) May 4, 2023
    • May 3, 2023 The Importance of Fair and Reasonable Legal Fees: Understanding Overcharging and its Consequences May 3, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 Do You Need a Signature for a Costs Agreement? Criteria for Determining Retainers with Lawyers May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 Understanding Special Costs Orders: When Are They Made? May 2, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 When Should Indemnity Costs Be Awarded in Relation to a Calderbank Offer? May 1, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Principles for Costs Appeals Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Apportionment of Costs in Western Australian Legal Cases Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Can an Incorporated Legal Practice Recover Costs for Work Done by Its Solicitors When Acting for Itself? Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Indemnity Costs and the Consequences of Unwarranted Allegations in Legal Proceedings Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 27, 2023 When Security for Costs May Be Ordered in an Appeal Apr 27, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 The Fundamental Obligation to Present Only Necessary Evidence to the Court Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 The Importance of Providing Costs Updates: A Lesson for Lawyers Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 A Closer Look at Section 40 of the Defamation Act 2005 (WA): Costs in Defamation Cases Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 When Should a Certificate for Senior Counsel Rates Be Issued in Defamation Cases? Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Extensions of Time for Filing Applications for Costs Assessments Apr 24, 2023
    • Mar 19, 2023 The Future of Legal Work: Leveraging Innovative Tools and Techniques Mar 19, 2023
    • Jan 29, 2023 Navigating the Complex World of Legal Billing: Strategies for Reducing Costs Jan 29, 2023
    • Jan 28, 2023 Staying Within Budget: The Consequences of Deviating from Approved Costs in Litigation Jan 28, 2023
    • Jan 27, 2023 Revolutionizing Legal Costs: The Impact of AI in 2023 Jan 27, 2023
    • Jan 17, 2023 Why Clients Should Ask About a Lawyer's Experience Before Hiring Jan 17, 2023
    • Jan 13, 2023 Lawyers of the Future: How AI and AVR are Transforming the Junior Lawyers' Tasks and Costs Jan 13, 2023
    • Jan 2, 2023 Advantages of Hiring a Specialist Lawyer Jan 2, 2023
    • Aug 30, 2022 An Australian first costs decision: Security for costs knocked back in setting-aside application Aug 30, 2022
    • Aug 23, 2022 Costs awarded in SAT guardianship application in favour of my clients Aug 23, 2022
    • Aug 18, 2022 Appeal from the Magistrates Court of WA Aug 18, 2022
    • Sep 23, 2017 Statistics on the small number of cases that go to trial in WA Sep 23, 2017
    • Sep 23, 2017 Questions to ask before hiring a lawyer Sep 23, 2017
  • Defamation 95
    • May 3, 2025 The Grapevine Effect in Australian Defamation Law: An Evolving Doctrine and Jurisdictional Differences May 3, 2025
    • Apr 21, 2025 The Defence of Contextual Truth in Defamation Law (Western Australia) Apr 21, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Walking the Tightrope: When to Consider Capacity Applications in Litigation Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 The Significance of Apologies in Defamation Proceedings: Analysis of Wright v de Kauwe Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Apportionment of Costs in Defamation Proceedings: Greenwich v Latham (No 3) Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 9, 2025 Malice in Defamation: Meaning, Role, and Proof in Western Australian Law Apr 9, 2025
    • Apr 8, 2025 Injurious Falsehood: Proof of Actual Damage Apr 8, 2025
    • Apr 5, 2025 Proving Publication in Social Media Defamation: Lessons from Munro v Wheeler Apr 5, 2025
    • Apr 5, 2025 The "Apparent Relevance" Test: Accessing Documents by Subpoena in Defamation Cases Apr 5, 2025
    • Apr 5, 2025 Concerns Notices in Defamation Law: Understanding the New Requirements Apr 5, 2025
    • Apr 4, 2025 Understanding Imputations in Defamation Law: Lessons from Li v Liao Apr 4, 2025
    • Apr 4, 2025 Assessing the Extent of Publication in Defamation Cases: Lessons from Newman v Whittington Apr 4, 2025
    • Mar 31, 2025 Identification of the Plaintiff in Defamation (Western Australia) Mar 31, 2025
    • Mar 29, 2025 Honest Opinion and Fair Comment Defences in Western Australian Defamation Law Mar 29, 2025
    • Mar 29, 2025 Assessment of Damages in Defamation (Western Australia) Mar 29, 2025
    • Mar 23, 2025 Proving Extent of Publication in Defamation Proceedings Mar 23, 2025
    • Mar 23, 2025 Publication in Defamation Law Mar 23, 2025
    • Mar 22, 2025 Common Law Qualified Privilege in Defamation: An explanation Mar 22, 2025
    • Mar 17, 2025 When Will Courts Grant Permanent Injunctions in Defamation Cases? Mar 17, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 The "Interests of Justice" Exception in Defamation Costs Awards Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Individual Sensitivities in Defamation Damages: Taking Plaintiffs As You Find Them Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Defamatory Imputations: How Courts Determine What Words Really Mean Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Common Law Qualified Privilege in Australian Defamation Law Mar 8, 2025
    • Jan 26, 2024 Qualified Privilege: Understanding the Limits and Role of Malice Jan 26, 2024
    • Nov 10, 2023 Establishing Publication of Online Material in Defamation Cases Nov 10, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 One Star Review: Damages for Defamatory Google and Facebook Reviews Oct 28, 2023
    • May 19, 2023 Joinder & Scandalous Affidavits in Defamation Cases: Insights from Souraki Azad -v- Jose [2023] WASC 160 May 19, 2023
    • May 17, 2023 Reasonableness in Statutory Qualified Privilege: Insights from "Lorbek v King [2023] VSCA 111 May 17, 2023
    • May 17, 2023 Instagram Defamation: A Closer Look at Issac Martin vs Fouad Najem May 17, 2023
    • May 16, 2023 Imputations of Suspicion and the Role of Denials in Defamation Law May 16, 2023
    • May 14, 2023 Sexual abuse victim successfully defends defamation case: Useful English case May 14, 2023
    • May 14, 2023 When to determine the "Serious Harm Element" in Defamation Cases: A potential issue in the Federal Court of Australia May 14, 2023
    • May 12, 2023 Pre-Action Discovery in Defamation Cases: An Overview May 12, 2023
    • May 6, 2023 The Newspaper Rule in Defamation Cases: Insights from Poland v Hedley [2023] WASCA 69 May 6, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 The Importance of a Concerns Notice under the Uniform Defamation Laws in Australia May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 Economic Loss Arising from Defamation: Impaired Capacity to Work May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 The Challenges in Assessing Damages for Defamation: Striking the Right Balance May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 The Significance of a Failure to Apologise in Defamation Law: The Role in Aggravated Damages May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 At what stage should the question of Serious Harm be considered in defamation cases under the Uniform Defamation Laws? May 2, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 The Limitation Period for Defamation Cases: Factors a Plaintiff Should Consider prior to Commencing a Case May 2, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 Assessing Damages in Defamation Cases: An Overview May 1, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 Social Media Publications and Defamation: Imputations and Extent of Publication May 1, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 Reasonableness and the Lange Defence in Defamation Law: Balancing Free Speech and Reputation Protection May 1, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 Understanding the Lange Defence in Defamation Law May 1, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Aggravated Damages in Defamation Cases: An Overview Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Serious Harm Test in Defamation Law (yet to apply in WA) Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Common Law Qualified Privilege in Defamation: Understanding the Reciprocity of Duty and Interest Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Fair Comment in Defamation Law: Understanding the Key Principles Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 The Role of Mode of Publication in Determining Meaning in Defamation Cases Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Grapevine Effect in Defamation Cases Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Imputations in Defamation Law Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Understanding the Hore-Lacey Defence in Defamation Law Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Extending the Limitation Period for Defamation Actions: Key Considerations Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 The Intricacies of the "Reply to Attack" Defence in Defamation Law Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Striking the Balance: Defamation and Multiple Meanings in Court Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Default Judgments in Defamation Cases: Insights from the Federal Court of Australia Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 A Closer Look at Section 40 of the Defamation Act 2005 (WA): Costs in Defamation Cases Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Malice and the Defence of Qualified Privilege in Defamation Law Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Common Law Qualified Privilege: An overview from Palmer v McGowan Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Innocent Dissemination: A Defence in Defamation Law Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Defamation Law and the Defence of Triviality: An Analysis of Turtur AO v Connor [2021] SADC 127 Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 When Should a Certificate for Senior Counsel Rates Be Issued in Defamation Cases? Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 The Importance of Identification in Defamation Cases: A Legal Perspective Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Mitigation in Defamation: Understanding the Scope of Admissible Evidence Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Understanding the Relationship Between Damages and Relevant Harm in Defamation Cases Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Proving the Act of Publication for Defamatory Material on the Internet Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Understanding the Honest Opinion Defence in Defamation Law Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Interlocutory Injunctions in Defamation Cases: A Delicate Balance Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 Pleading a Justification Defence in Defamation Cases: Key Principles Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 23, 2023 Understanding the Act of Publication in Defamation Law Apr 23, 2023
    • Apr 23, 2023 Understanding the Tort of Injurious Falsehood Apr 23, 2023
    • Apr 22, 2023 The Grapevine Effect and Defamation in the Age of Social Media Apr 22, 2023
    • Apr 22, 2023 Understanding the concept of 'Vulgar Abuse' in defamation Apr 22, 2023
    • Apr 22, 2023 Online defamation by 'Keyboard Warriors' Apr 22, 2023
    • Apr 4, 2023 The Illusory Truth Effect in Defamation: The Importance of Prompt Action Apr 4, 2023
    • Jan 25, 2023 Understanding defamation: What makes a statement defamatory? Jan 25, 2023
    • Jan 20, 2023 The Link Between Duels and Defamation Jan 20, 2023
    • Jan 18, 2023 Compensating for Injury to Feelings: A Standard Part of Defamation Damages Jan 18, 2023
    • Jan 9, 2023 What are the consequences of being a publisher of defamatory third party comments on social media? Jan 9, 2023
    • Jan 4, 2023 The "Serious Harm Test" for Defamation in (Western) Australia Jan 4, 2023
    • Jan 3, 2023 The Importance of a Well-Crafted Apology in Defamation Cases Jan 3, 2023
    • Oct 15, 2022 Yemini v Twitter International Co Oct 15, 2022
    • Oct 15, 2022 Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller Oct 15, 2022
    • Oct 13, 2022 Malice and qualified privilege Oct 13, 2022
    • Aug 18, 2022 Grieving parents who were defamed in emails, awarded $60K damages plus costs Aug 18, 2022
    • Aug 15, 2022 Carter v Napper Aug 15, 2022
    • Jul 15, 2022 Higher cap for non-economic loss under Defamation Act Jul 15, 2022
    • Sep 15, 2017 New case - Defamation damages for $480,000 Sep 15, 2017
    • Aug 31, 2017 Online reviews Aug 31, 2017
    • Aug 20, 2017 Advanced Health Directives Aug 20, 2017
    • Aug 20, 2017 Defamation in the workplace Aug 20, 2017
    • Jan 30, 2017 Publication & Republication Jan 30, 2017
    • Jan 11, 2017 How do Courts decide your defamation damages? Jan 11, 2017
    • Jan 8, 2017 Facebook defamation Jan 8, 2017
    • Jan 4, 2017 Overview of what a 'concerns notice' is in defamation law in Western Australia Jan 4, 2017
  • Guardianship 90
    • May 16, 2025 Jurisdiction to Make Administration Orders for Interstate Residents and Recognition of Interstate Orders May 16, 2025
    • Apr 25, 2025 The Capacity to Make Specific Medical Treatment Decisions Apr 25, 2025
    • Apr 25, 2025 Growth in Guardianship Applications in Western Australia (2016-2024) Apr 25, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Walking the Tightrope: When to Consider Capacity Applications in Litigation Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Understanding Advance Health Directives in WA: Legal Analysis of CK [2025] WASAT 27 Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 3, 2025 Coercive Control and Financial Abuse in Guardianship Applications: Lessons from Recent Case Law Apr 3, 2025
    • Mar 16, 2025 Legal Capacity and Guardianship: Understanding the Fundamentals Through Recent Case Law Mar 16, 2025
    • Mar 13, 2025 Judicial vs Administrative Decisions: The Unique Nature of Guardianship Powers Mar 13, 2025
    • Mar 10, 2025 Retrospective capacity assessment Mar 10, 2025
    • Mar 9, 2025 Understanding Refundable Accommodation Deposits in Aged Care: Centrelink Implications and Protected Person Considerations Mar 9, 2025
    • Mar 9, 2025 Understanding the Diagnostic Process for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Western Australians Mar 9, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 When Administrators Can Step into a Trustee's Shoes: The Powers of the State Administrative Tribunal Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 8, 2025 Jurisdiction to Make Administration Orders for Non-Residents in Western Australia Mar 8, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Confidentiality in Guardianship Proceedings: When Can Information Be Published? Mar 7, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Guardianship Jurisdiction: Administrative Power Rather Than Judicial Power Mar 7, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Mental Disability in Guardianship Law: A Critical Distinction Between Administration and Guardianship Mar 7, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Jurisdiction and Power to Make Injunctions in Guardianship and Administration Matters Mar 7, 2025
    • Mar 7, 2025 Legalwise CPD Seminar - Evidence in the State Administrative Tribunal Mar 7, 2025
    • Jan 5, 2025 The Prodigal Son Returns: Family Dynamics and Best Interests in Guardianship Law – Analysis of AA [2025] WA SAT 2 Jan 5, 2025
    • Jan 5, 2025 Revocation of Enduring Powers of Guardianship by the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia Jan 5, 2025
    • Feb 7, 2024 Capacity Required for an Enduring Power of Guardianship Feb 7, 2024
    • Jan 26, 2024 Navigating Fiduciary Duties: Tribunal Directions for Attorneys Regarding Gifts from an Estate Jan 26, 2024
    • Jan 21, 2024 Navigating Section 109 of the Guardianship and Administration Act: Orders for Records, Accounts and Audits Jan 21, 2024
    • Nov 7, 2023 Appointing Research Decision-Makers for Represented Persons Nov 7, 2023
    • Oct 29, 2023 To Name or Not to Name? An Analysis of Confidentiality Exceptions for Identifying Parties in Guardianship Proceedings Oct 29, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Assessing Capacity: Independence of Decision-Making Under the GA Act Oct 28, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Awards of Costs in Guardianship Proceedings: Exceptions to the General Rule Oct 28, 2023
    • Oct 28, 2023 Assessing Capacity: Weighing the Evidence in Guardianship and Administration Proceedings Oct 28, 2023
    • May 24, 2023 The Intersection of Ademption and Guardianship: A Detailed Exploration May 24, 2023
    • May 11, 2023 Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Guardianship and Administration Appointments: IC [2023] WASAT 33 May 11, 2023
    • May 5, 2023 Understanding Guardianship and Administration Matters: When does the Need for Oversight Enable the Appointment of a Guardian in Western Australia? May 5, 2023
    • May 5, 2023 The Presumption of Capacity in Guardianship and Administration Matters: Does Objectively Unwise Decision-Making Rebut the Presumption in Western Australia? May 5, 2023
    • May 5, 2023 Understanding Joint Guardianship and Administration Appointments in Western Australia: A Case Study May 5, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Determining Factors in a s16(4) Costs Application in a Guardianship and Administration Matter in Western Australia May 4, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Factors to be considered in determining costs application in a guardianship and administration matter in the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia (other than pursuant to s 16(4)) May 4, 2023
    • May 2, 2023 Can a Guardian Initiate Divorce Proceedings on Behalf of a Represented Person in Western Australia? May 2, 2023
    • May 1, 2023 Evaluating the need for a Guardian: the Guardian's Ability to Effect Decisions Not Relevant May 1, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Navigating Palliative Care and Hastened Death: A Guide to the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Treatment Decisions Under the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Urgent Treatment Under the GA Act After Attempted Suicide in Western Australia Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Revoking an Enduring Power of Attorney in Western Australia: Mental Capacity Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 Understanding the Extent to which a Guardian or Administrator is Entitled to See the Represented Person's Will in Guardianship Matters under the GA Act Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 30, 2023 The Tribunal's Role in Preserving Testamentary Intentions in Guardianship Matters Apr 30, 2023
    • Apr 29, 2023 Section 85 Applications under the Guardianship and Administration Act - A Closer Look Apr 29, 2023
    • Apr 29, 2023 When Does an Enduring Power of Guardianship Become Valid in Western Australia? Apr 29, 2023
    • Apr 29, 2023 Coaching of Subjects and In Camera Evidence in Guardianship Matters: A Look at K [2018] WASAT 96 Apr 29, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 The Role of Statutory Interpretation in Guardianship and Administration Proceedings in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Section 43 of the Guardianship and Administration Act in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 28, 2023 Understanding Guardianship Matters: Assessing Evidence and Criteria in Western Australia Apr 28, 2023
    • Apr 27, 2023 Can Represented Persons Appoint Agents to Access Information Under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 27, 2023
    • Apr 27, 2023 Can a Represented Person Appoint an Agent under Section 77 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 27, 2023
    • Apr 27, 2023 Understanding Conflicts of Interest in Enduring Powers of Attorney in Western Australia Apr 27, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 Can the Tribunal Grant an Administrator the Power to Make a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN)? Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 26, 2023 Factors Relevant to Determining Whether a Person with a Mental Disability is Unable to Make Reasonable Judgments in Respect of Their Estate Apr 26, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Sterilisation Procedures and Best Interests in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Understanding Breaches of Undertakings in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Rebutting the Presumption of Capacity in Guardianship Matters Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Understanding the Validity of Advanced Health Directives in Western Australia Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 25, 2023 Appointment of an Administrator After a Court Compensation Trust Has Been Established Apr 25, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2023 When Should Leave Be Granted Under Section 87 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA)? Apr 24, 2023
    • Apr 23, 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease - Coping with Alzheimer’s Apr 23, 2023
    • Apr 22, 2023 Suspicions alone not sufficient for Tribunal intervention under s 109 of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA) Apr 22, 2023
    • Apr 21, 2023 Understanding the Threshold for Guardianship Applications and Costs Consequences Apr 21, 2023
    • Apr 21, 2023 Memory Impairments and the Appointment of an Administrator in Western Australia Apr 21, 2023
    • Apr 20, 2023 Acquired Brain Injury and Legal Safeguards: The Role of Guardians and Administrators in Supporting Affected Individuals Apr 20, 2023
    • Apr 19, 2023 Navigating the Legal Framework for Your Adult Child with Autism: A Guide to Guardianship and Administration in Western Australia Apr 19, 2023
    • Apr 18, 2023 Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Impact on Daily Life Apr 18, 2023
    • Apr 18, 2023 Understanding the Different Types of Dementia Apr 18, 2023
    • Apr 7, 2023 Alzheimer's disease - Overview Apr 7, 2023
    • Apr 1, 2023 Enduring Powers of Guardianship in Western Australia: Key Insights and Considerations Apr 1, 2023
    • Apr 1, 2023 Cognitive fluctuations in dementia: A closer look🔍 Apr 1, 2023
    • Apr 1, 2023 Understanding Schizophrenia: Dispelling Myths and ▶ Promoting Awareness Apr 1, 2023
    • Apr 1, 2023 Understanding the Role of Limited Administrators as Litigation Guardians in Western Australia Apr 1, 2023
    • Mar 25, 2023 The Evolution of Guardianship Law: A Historical Overview Mar 25, 2023
    • Mar 21, 2023 The Crucial Role of Geriatricians in Guardianship Matters Mar 21, 2023
    • Mar 19, 2023 When Less is More: Importance of Considering Less Restrictive Means in Guardianship and Administration Mar 19, 2023
    • Mar 17, 2023 The Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test: An Essential Tool for Guardianship Applications Mar 17, 2023
    • Jan 31, 2023 7 Simple Ways to Reduce Fall Risk for People with Dementia Jan 31, 2023
    • Jan 30, 2023 The Risks of Using a Generalist Lawyer in Guardianship Matters Jan 30, 2023
    • Jan 19, 2023 The Importance of Properly Evaluating Mental Capacity in Legal Matters Jan 19, 2023
    • Jan 15, 2023 Navigating Guardianship Applications: Some “signs” for Families Affected by Dementia Jan 15, 2023
    • Jan 6, 2023 Financial Elder Abuse: A Serious Issue Affecting Older Australians Jan 6, 2023
    • Jan 5, 2023 Successful Review of Guardianship and Administration Decision in Western Australia Jan 5, 2023
    • Jan 2, 2023 Guardianship Specialty: Protecting Loved Ones with Dementia Jan 2, 2023
    • Jan 2, 2023 Protecting Individuals with Dementia from Financial Abuse Jan 2, 2023
    • Jan 2, 2023 New Technology for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Jan 2, 2023
    • Jan 2, 2023 Increase in Guardianship Applications at the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia Jan 2, 2023
    • Oct 15, 2022 Role of Public Advocate at guardianship hearings Oct 15, 2022
    • Oct 9, 2022 Guardianship in Western Australia Oct 9, 2022
    • Aug 23, 2022 Costs awarded in SAT guardianship application in favour of my clients Aug 23, 2022
  • Legal Profession 6
    • Apr 19, 2025 The Ethics of Time‑Based Billing: When Does “Padding” Become Professional Misconduct? Apr 19, 2025
    • Oct 29, 2023 Protecting the Estate's Interests: The Need for Independent Legal Advice for Executors Oct 29, 2023
    • May 21, 2023 The 'Monumental' Costs of Large-Scale Litigation: Insights from the Santos-Fluor Dispute May 21, 2023
    • May 17, 2023 Understanding When a Lawyer Can Be Prevented from Acting in a Case May 17, 2023
    • May 13, 2023 "Plan Continuation Bias": A template letter to provide clients May 13, 2023
    • May 12, 2023 Navigating Uncertainty: The Role of Computational Irreducibility in Legal Practice May 12, 2023
  • Practice and Procedure 19
    • May 17, 2025 Assessing Evidence of Spoken Words May 17, 2025
    • May 16, 2025 Inactive Cases and Procedural Steps in Civil Proceedings May 16, 2025
    • Apr 19, 2025 Pre-Action Discovery in Western Australia Apr 19, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Walking the Tightrope: When to Consider Capacity Applications in Litigation Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 12, 2025 Adequacy of Judicial Reasons Apr 12, 2025
    • Apr 5, 2025 The "Apparent Relevance" Test: Accessing Documents by Subpoena in Defamation Cases Apr 5, 2025
    • Apr 1, 2025 Judicial Inspections in Civil Proceedings Apr 1, 2025
    • Mar 28, 2025 Assessing and Weighing Evidence in Civil Proceedings Mar 28, 2025
    • Jan 27, 2024 Mediators Making Orders: An Issue Explored in Nugawela v Medical Board Jan 27, 2024
    • Nov 9, 2023 Discretion to Set Aside Irregular Default Judgments Nov 9, 2023
    • Oct 29, 2023 Protecting the Estate's Interests: The Need for Independent Legal Advice for Executors Oct 29, 2023
    • May 19, 2023 Joinder & Scandalous Affidavits in Defamation Cases: Insights from Souraki Azad -v- Jose [2023] WASC 160 May 19, 2023
    • May 17, 2023 Understanding When a Lawyer Can Be Prevented from Acting in a Case May 17, 2023
    • May 16, 2023 Consolidation of Cases: A Closer Look May 16, 2023
    • May 11, 2023 When do Court's Grant Leave to Commence an Action Against a Company Under External Administration? May 11, 2023
    • May 11, 2023 Dealing with Procedural Irregularities under the Rules of the Supreme Court in Western Australia May 11, 2023
    • May 10, 2023 The Lifespan of Settlement Offers: A Closer Look May 10, 2023
    • May 9, 2023 How to deal with opposing lawyers who use “Conferral as a Weapon” May 9, 2023
    • May 7, 2023 Relying on "Information and Belief" in Affidavits May 7, 2023
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