3 Ways You Can Fall Foul of Medical Marijuana Laws

Across the world, countries and states are starting to decriminalise the use of cannabis when it is used for medical reasons such as pain relief. At the beginning of 2017, the Australian Federal Government made moves to legalise medical marijuana across the country. However, this decriminalisation doesn't mean that you can light up a joint whenever and wherever you want or that you can import or carry unlimited quantities of the drug. Read More 

How to Determine If Buying a Small Business Would Be a Good Expansion Plan for You

If you've been in business for some years and have a reasonably good track record, you may be thinking about expansion. One way to make a considerable step forward is to acquire an existing small business. However, you need to review everything about that business and evaluate whether or not it's a right fit for you and there are many aspects to consider. What should you be looking at? Big Picture Analysis Read More 

What Can You Do If Somebody Intentionally Hurts Your Pet?

Australia is a nation of pet lovers. For most people who own a dog or a cat, their four-legged friend is a very important member of the family. After all, many people tend to live alone and have no offspring and as such view their furry companion as if they were a child. It's little wonder that emotions can run high whenever a pet is intentionally hurt by somebody else, or may be stolen. Read More 

What of the future?

Planning ahead is a very prudent thing to do. As soon as you start making your own living and accumulating property courtesy of your hard work or inheritance, it is important to create a plan on how that property will be run or shared if something was to happen to you. This calls for meticulous estate planning. It is a challenging process and you need to work with a wills and estates lawyer on the following details. Read More 

Becoming a Police Informant: How a Law Firm can Help

It is relatively common for law-enforcement agencies in Australia to use informants to secure the conviction of those who are engaged in serious crimes such as drug trafficking and illegal weapons trading. If you have been approached by the police and asked to act an informant, it is important that you consult a lawyer before you agree to act a source, give statements or sign any documents. Below is a guide which will help you to understand the possible implications of becoming an informant. Read More