AI tools have evolved into useful assistants in the legal profession – when used properly. They can sort and compare documents, summarise a brief, comb through multiple Acts and regulations for relevant sections, and find potentially relevant authorities in seconds. However, in litigation, where accuracy is everything, the courts have made it clear that AI [...]
In recent months, we have discussed statutory demands from the perspective of a defendant. This month’s article considers the issue of debt enforcement and collection from a different angle: what should creditors be aware of when seeking to enforce a debt against an individual using bankruptcy proceedings? Initiating bankruptcy proceedings to recover a debt can [...]
If you’ve ever been involved in a legal dispute, you’ve probably seen the words “without prejudice” stamped across a document, letter or email. But what does it actually mean? In simple terms, “without prejudice” protects settlement discussions from being used against you in court. It creates a safe space for negotiation, so you can make [...]
Once a loan or obligations which involves a PPSR registration is repaid or the agreement has come to an end, the business or individual who has registered the PPSR registration has a statutory obligation to remove this registration (in addition to the contractual obligation). In most cases the secured party may have just forgotten, but [...]
