Testamentary Trust wills are still a viable estate planning option under the New Trust Tax Reforms announced by the Federal Government in this year’s Federal Budget. RMB Lawyers Partner ADAM BARLOW explains.
Parenting orders are legally binding, setting out arrangements for your children such as where your children live, when they spend time with each parent, communication and important decisions about their care. The RMB Family & Relationships Law Division explains what happens when parenting orders aren’t followed.
A tenant who makes an urgent repair request under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 ACT may be eligible for compensation if the repairs are not completed within a reasonable time. Retail and commercial tenants may also have rights to claim compensation for reasonable loss and damage in appropriate circumstances. The RMB Lawyers Compensation Division explains what tenants and landlords should know.
Separation or divorce involves more than deciding how to divide your property and make arrangements for your children. It is also an important time to consider what will happen to your assets if you die. The RMB Family & Relationships Law Division explains.
In Australia, it is possible for a couple to be legally separated while continuing to live in the same home. This is commonly referred to as “separation under one roof”. The RMB Family & Relationships Law Division explains.
You’ve sustained an injury at work, are receiving weekly payments from your employer’s insurer, and have now found out that you have a baby on the way. The RMB Compensation Division explains your parental entitlements as an injured worker.
Electric bikes and e-scooters are part of everyday life in NSW, offering cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly alternatives to cars, particularly for short journeys. But our laws and insurance arrangements have not kept pace with their increasing use - or with the injuries they can cause. RMB Compensation Law expert CHRIS SHEPPARD explains.
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to Seek Legal Advice. After an injury, seeking legal advice often isn’t the first thing on your mind. Your focus is understandably on recovery, managing day-to-day life and getting back to work.
Australia’s new laws to counter money-laundering and financing of terrorism activities have implications for law firms and their clients, particularly in property and commercial transactions. The RMB Commercial Law Division explains how the new laws will work.
Significant changes to the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme came into effect from July 1, 2026 with a major focus on addressing rising costs allegedly due to a surge in psychological injury claims. RMB Partner and Compensation Lawyer ANNE BARLOW explains the impact.
Firm announces eight promotions from 1 July reflecting commitment to developing legal talent.
The RMB Workplace & Employment Law Division explains how businesses can embrace artificial intelligence while managing the legal risks that come with its growing use in the workplace.
A recent study commissioned by the Federal Attorney-General’s Department estimated that one in six older Australians has experienced elder abuse. RMB Special Counsel STEVEN BURNS explains some remedies.
The RMB Workplace & Employment Law Division explains the legal steps business owners can take to protect their business, their people, and their future.
Parents considering lifetime transfers of control via discretionary trusts should understand that such steps are extremely difficult to reverse. The RMB Lawyers Wills & Estates & Disputed Wills Division explains.
Bail allows a person charged with a criminal offence to remain in the community rather than being held in custody while waiting for their day in court. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division explains how the law applies to Show Cause Offences.
The RMB Commercial Law Division explains the Statutory Demand process in Australia.
Traffic offences are easy to ignore until a fine, court attendance notice or suspension notice arrives. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division explains why you need to act quickly.
When providing a character reference for someone in the Local Court, it is important not to fall into the trap of writing a job reference. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division offers these tips on providing an appropriate character reference:
After more than three decades serving the Wollongong community, Russoniello Lawyers will join RMB Lawyers from 30 March 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the practice.
The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly, but as RMB Partner MICHAEL LEWIS explains, reliance on AI-generated legal documents could expose you or your business to significant risk and expense.
Are you thinking of writing your own Will? The RMB Lawyers Wills & Estates & Disputed Wills Division advises you to think again:
The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is important, as the RMB Workplace & Employment Law Division explains.
If you're an owner-occupier in a NSW strata block, living in your unit full-time and renting out a spare room on Airbnb to help with the bills, you have rights if neighbours try to close you down. RMB Lawyers Partner JOSH BIGNELL explains.
MARTIN ROWNEY from RMB Lawyers outlines how Royal Commissions work.