Legal affairs
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Maximizing Your Workers’ Compensation Claim: Strategies for Optimal Results
Carolin Petterson | June 24, 2023Navigating the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim can be daunting, particularly when you’re already coping with the aftermath of a work-related injury. This article aims to provide comprehensive strategies and practical tips to help you navigate the process effectively, ensuring you receive the maximum compensation and support during your recovery period. Know Your Rights […]
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Can an employer require someone to work on a public holiday?
Sean Melbourne | April 5, 2023Findings last week by the full Federal Court mean that many employers will need to change the way they have been approaching people working this Easter. Sean Melbourne from Source explains.
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How to Successfully Go Through a Personal Injury Case
Amelia Atkins | December 26, 2022Embarking on the journey of a personal injury case can be an emotionally and legally intricate endeavor. The complexities involved, ranging from deciphering negligence to understanding liability and the intricacies of damages, underscore the importance of a solid foundational understanding. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to equip you with not only fundamental knowledge but […]
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Australian firms ‘beacon of innovation’: report
First 5000 | August 30, 2021Australian law firms saw demand and profitability grow in fiscal year (FY) 2021 as they successfully navigated the turbulence of the past year, according to a report from Thomson Reuters Institute.
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How does Coronavirus affect your business contracts
Stanislav Roth | March 20, 2020Coronavirus is resulting in substantial disruption of supply chains. Does a force majeure clause provide protection for parties affected by this disruption?
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The Goldilocks legal support my mid-sized business needed
Michael Curtin | March 5, 2020When Digicall Assist became an independent company in 2013, all the corporate functions we’d been used to were no longer available, including legal support. As a mid-sized and fast-growing B2B business, getting the right legal support at a cost-effective price point was critical. The question is, how best to do that?
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Workplace Advice Service marks one-year anniversary
First 5000 | August 14, 2019August marks the one-year anniversary of the Workplace Advice Service, a free legal assistance program coordinated by the Fair Work Commission.
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Defending the rights of all in 2019
First 5000 | January 31, 2019Safeguarding the rights of the community, defending the rule of law, promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and advocating for key law and order reforms in a double election year will be key priorities in 2019 for Law Society of NSW President, Elizabeth Espinosa.
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Mediation can help settle unfair dismissal disputes
Daniel Brown | October 19, 2018Legal disputes around employee dismissals can be expensive, time consuming and stressful for all parties concerned. Mediation can offer a cheaper, faster and fairer way to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions.
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Getting good financial advice in separation or divorce
Iain Reid | October 17, 2018When a marriage or relationship ends, many people find themselves in a vulnerable financial as well as emotional position. Seeking financial as well as legal advice is key to making the best of a bad situation.
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Keep an eye out for investment scammers
First 5000 | July 24, 2018Scamwatch is warning the Australian community to be wary about investment scams, with statistics revealing Australians are collectively losing $4.3 million a month to confidence tricksters.
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Domain name scammer fined $1.95 million
First 5000 | June 27, 2018The ACCC has warned small businesses to be vigilant when receiving invoices for domain renewals after a fraudster sent out 300,000 unsolicited demands for payment and netted over $2 million from deceived SMEs.
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End of financial year tips for employees
First 5000 | June 26, 2018With the end of the financial year fast approaching, CPA Australia has released a series of tax tips to help the 16.3 million Australians who are required to lodge a tax return.
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6 tips for running a business with your ‘ex’
Amelia Atkins | June 21, 2018Running a business with your spouse can be stressful at the best of times, but how should you manage your business affairs if your relationship falls apart?
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Construction industry must do right by subcontractors
First 5000 | May 23, 2018A comprehensive review of the security of payment laws in the building and construction industry argues that more protection is needed for subcontractors.