Earlier this month Hutchinson Legal has recieved a Certificate of Appreciation from the Crime Victims Support Association Inc. This was given in recognition of the support and significant help provided by this office to the Association in assiting the victims of crime.
We note that this is due to the hard work of our very own
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Drink driving – a personal responsibility or the responsibility of the licensee?
Hotel proprietors and licensees do have a duty of care to their patrons, but patrons still need to take personal responsibility for any decision to drink-drive.
The High Court has examined the issue of drink-driving and duties of hotel proprietors and licensees in a landmark case late last year [1].
In this case, an intoxicated patron died
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Apologies: Do they amount to admissions of liability?
Government bodies, companies, businesses and individuals are increasingly becoming more aware of the effectiveness and the healing function of apologies in disputes. Traditionally, such bodies and individuals have shied from offering apologies, to avoid the situation where an apology is perceived as an admission of guilt and hence attract penalties from the court.
In recognition of
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‘Preparing for Retirement’ Seminar
The local Westpac team have great pleasure in inviting you to ‘Preparing for Retirement’ Seminar.
The evening includes special guests from:
- Hutchinson Legal – Grant Hutchinson
- UBS Asset Management – James McIvor
Date: Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Venue: Westpac Business Centre
Level 1, 303 Maroondah Highway
Ringwood VIC 3134
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (refreshments will be served)
Please contact our office on
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