by Candi Ferreira | May 21, 2026 | Articles
Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything “One of the greatest disservices you can do a man is to lend him money that he can’t pay back.” (Jesse H. Jones, entrepreneur) A recent High Court decision provides yet another cautionary tale for lenders. The stakes are...
by Candi Ferreira | May 21, 2026 | Articles
She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail “The big print giveth and the fine print taketh away.” (Tom Waits) You have almost certainly signed a disclaimer at some point. A waiver before a trail run, an indemnity form before a bungee jump, a...
by Candi Ferreira | May 21, 2026 | Articles
Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line “To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar?...
by Candi Ferreira | May 21, 2026 | Articles
Bodies Corporate and HOAs: Apply Your Rules With Common Sense, or Else “Good rules make good neighbours.” (Old proverb, updated) The many benefits of living in a residential complex come, naturally enough, with obligations as well as rights. With its...
by Candi Ferreira | Apr 21, 2026 | Articles
Beyond Your Will: Leaving a Legacy “Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all know how important it is to our loved...
by Candi Ferreira | Apr 21, 2026 | Articles
Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again “The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates face a familiar problem. Owners fall into arrears. Levies go unpaid. Legal costs mount. The...
