Explore real-world examples of how Pentana Stanton Lawyers has successfully represented clients across a wide range of legal matters. These case summaries provide insight into our legal approach, outcomes achieved, and the depth of experience our team brings to every matter. Each summary is anonymised to protect client confidentiality while offering a transparent look into our firm’s capability and dedication.
In Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel [2026] HCA 18, the High Court held that a corporate beneficiary’s passive failure to demand payment did not, without more, amount to making a section 109D loan.
In Potter v The King, the High Court held that a complainant lawfully recorded admissions to protect her bodily autonomy and integrity from a real risk of further sexual assault. The decision clarifies
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In Unions NSW v State of NSW [2023] HCA 4, the High Court struck down a key provision of the NSW Electoral Funding Act, ruling that the cap on third-party campaigners’ electoral spending
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The High Court’s decision in Self Care v Allergan [2023] HCA 8 provides critical clarification on trade mark infringement, deceptive similarity, and misleading conduct in advertising. The Court ruled that descriptive phrases like
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In BA v The King [2023] HCA 14, the High Court of Australia delivered a pivotal ruling on the rights of co-tenants after a relationship breakdown. This landmark decision clarified that a co-tenant
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of Victoria has declared Bitcoin as “property” under Australian law, aligning the country with global standards on cryptocurrency. This landmark decision not only clarifies the legal
The High Court of Australia’s landmark decision in Bird v DP [2024] HCA 41 reshapes the landscape of vicarious liability and institutional accountability for historical child sexual abuse. This case probes whether religious
“In prioritising the children’s welfare during a time of transition, the Court held that stability in education is paramount. In the absence of compelling evidence for change, and with the children thriving in
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