As an employer, you have obligations under the Workplace Health & Safety legislation to protect yourself and others. In light of the recent COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, SafeWork NSW has provided the following advice to businesses: Review your infection control policies and procedures; Develop and implement safe systems of work that include directions and advice provided by our health authorities; and Monitor and read updates on [...]

We are delighted to announce our most recent acquisition by the firm. Effective 1 March 2019, the Goldbergs Lawyers Group will become part of WMD Law. Who are the Goldbergs Lawyers Group? Goldbergs is a well-respected and long-established group having commenced in 1964. It incorporates three operating divisions – Goldbergs Lawyers based in the Sydney CBD at 131 Clarence Street, Messner & Blunden based [...]

We are delighted to formally announce the incorporation of Woodward Wickes Wicken Lawyers into our growing practice. Nic Wicken, Principal of Woodward Wickes Wicken, has joined our WMD Law Team. Nic has extensive experience in Property, Business, Family Law and Litigation as well as Wills and Estate Planning. Nic will continue to service clients in Sutherland Shire and surrounding regions. About Nic Wicken Nic [...]

Australian Law is extensive and complex which is why Lawyers choose to focus on specialty areas. When you have an important legal matter it is vital to know that you have an expert in that area of law, on your side. To help clients to easily identify if a Lawyer is a specialist in a particular area of Law the Law Society introduced the Specialist [...]

The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017 established the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme which forms Part IIIC of the Privacy Act 1988 and came into effect on 22 February 2018. The NDB scheme introduces mandatory requirements for entities in responding to data breaches. The scheme requires an entity to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) and any affected parties of [...]

Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, photographer or just interested in technology, many of you may have operated a drone or received one as a gift for Christmas. The increase in the popularity of drones has led to the introduction of rules and regulations to reduce the potential risks of piloting drones. In Australia, if you are operating a small recreational drone, you need to comply [...]

Trade promotion lotteries are a great way to promote your business and engage customers with your brand and your latest products and services. If you want to run a successful trade promotion you should make sure that your competition complies with the relevant laws. Does the lottery need to be free-to-enter? Trade promotions must be free-to-enter competitions and be used to genuinely promote your company's [...]