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To keep up to date with and read about our latest news and events visit here regularly. Our posts will cover events and news that relate directly to our practice, while also updating you on important legal issues and updates.

April 10, 2020

Points of interest on drug and alcohol testing in the workplace

Drugs and alcohol can make an employee less effective, struggle to concentrate, careless, unable to make rational decisions, amongst other […]
April 9, 2020

Peace of Mind; a full breakdown of documents to prepare before passing away

Did you know that you need more than just a will? It’s never an easy topic to think about, but […]
April 8, 2020

Buying or Selling Property During the COVID-19 Lockdown

If you are in the middle of buying or selling property during the COVID-19 lockdown, it is likely that this […]
April 8, 2020

COVID-19 Updates for Tenants and Landlords

The government as of 23rd March introduced a six-month freeze on residential rent increases and increased protection from having tenancies […]
April 7, 2020

All of the team at Pier Law are working remotely from our homes during the Covid-19 Lockdown and it is […]
March 31, 2020

General consequence when bankruptcy is declared

It is always a difficult time when you find that you are earning 99c but regularly spending $1.00. If you […]
March 12, 2020

How do you enforce land covenants when a neighbour is in breach?

Land covenants place rights and obligations on the land/property you own. It is an instrument that is registered on a […]
February 25, 2020

Overview of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 (“RTAA”) was passed on 30 July 2019 and came into effect on 27 August […]
February 18, 2020

What Rights do Beneficiaries of a Discretionary Trust Have?

When trustees act for a discretionary trust, they have a primary duty to act for, and in the best interest […]