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Our ever-increasing digital footprint means that unless we leave a Digital Legacy Plan clearly stating our wishes, we may live forever online, in some cases as Digital Zombies!

This article is about the art of crafting an effective digital communication disclaimer by balancing the need to "Keep it Simple" v. the need to have coverage for as many possible legal issues ... if there is too much focus solely on the legal side you could end with a large block of text that is TL;DR!

This article discusses the major difference between the standard of the legal duty imposed on Directors in Australia versus the U.S.A. Reliance on the work of professional advisors is available as a defence/defense in the U.S.A. In Australia, Directors are held to a much higher standard!

This article includes helpful hints to guide you to obtain maximum value regarding your legal matter whilst protecting your legal rights + position.

Welcome to Blue Ocean Law Group℠. We recommend you Start Here … This article will help direct you to our "First 5 Freebies" (click on the links + images to access) that are aimed to deliver value + introduce you to our proactive [Self-Service] approach to the delivery of legal + corporate governance services (including Blue Ocean Strategy®).

Where you reside can have a huge impact on your ability to protect your "Separate Property" in the context of divorce, separation, death or the assertion of a creditor's claim! This article discusses the major difference between the family property regimes used in Australia v. California.

COVID-19 has created a lot of empty buildings - There is a solution!

This article will help you provide emergency + long-term care for your Pet/s! Do what you can to ensure your Pet/s are well looked after … ✅ Complete your Petcare Plan ✅ If you become sick or injured … ✅ If you lose capacity … ✅ If you pre-decease your Pet/s …

You have the right to remain silent … in your civil legal dispute. By the time you approach a lawyer to assist with your civil legal dispute, you may have already discussed the matter in detail or sent text messages/emails to the other party, their agent, insurance company or lawyers. Whilst you might think you are progressing the matter: ➲ This is generally a mistake!‍

When cash flow is short: One option to help pay the rent/bills/mortgage is to take in one or more flat or housemates. You may think that this is a simple matter (no legal advice required). This article is a “Cautionary Legal Tale” based on one of our real client's experiences. When flat or housemates refuse to pay rent + make living in your own home so untenable you have no choice but to leave … you have the housemates from hell! This is a scenario that could have you kicking yourself that you didn't engage a lawyer to start with!