By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers It’s pretty difficult to get couples to talk about estate planning at any time. But for newly married couples or those on the cusp of a wedding, … [Read more...]
The assets people overlook when getting a divorce
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers When confronted with a divorce, it can be challenging, overwhelming and daunting. There are so many issues to tackle including the welfare of … [Read more...]
How to Re-Evaluate Your Finances after Losing Employment
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Losing your job is a miserable experience, whether you were expecting it or not. While finances are a top of mind concern, losing your job may … [Read more...]
What are Senator Hanson-Young’s legal rights in response to Senator Leyonhjelm’s “slut shaming”?
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers It all began on 28 June, during a parliamentary debate about pepper sprays and violence against women. Senator David Leyonhjelm shouted at … [Read more...]
What Rebel Wilson’s case against Bauer Media reveals about defamation
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Rebel Wilson recently won a $4.6 million defamation claim against publishers Bauer Media. Woman’s Day and Australian Woman’s Weekly had claimed … [Read more...]
Can Barnaby Joyce take action for defamation?
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers The recent news of the actions of former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce brings to light many social and legal issues. Politicians across NSW … [Read more...]
How will the #metoo movement affect Australian workplaces?
By Rolf Howard, Managing Partner, Owen Hodge Lawyers Exposing and addressing sexual harassment is rapidly becoming a global phenomenon with the rise of #metoo and the Time’s Up initiatives sweeping … [Read more...]