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Dangerous Driving: 1 Woolworths Truck & 1 Wild Chase
A Woolworths truck failed to home deliver after it was stolen and taken on a 4 hour rampage across Logan. The man drove a car to the Woolworths truck in Cornubia, jumped out of his car and then stole the truck. Police detected the stolen truck on the Mount Lindesay...
Queensland Border: Opening 10 July 2020
Great news for Queenslanders. Queensland borders will reopen on 10 July 2020 to all states and territories, EXCLUDING Victoria. If you wish to cross the border you will be required to sign a border declaration form stating you have not travelled to Victoria. Are you,...
Family Law Mediation: An Overview
Many people worry that mediation is going to be a talk fest and a waste of money and would prefer to head straight to court. However, mediation, when done well, can be a very powerful way to resolve complex conflicts even where parties are unable to agree on anything...
Conveyancing Update: Change Of Buyer In Property Contracts
We regularly see contracts where the buyer wishes to change the name of the buyer after the contract has been entered into. Examples of this include the buyer wanting to purchase in the name of a company or trust instead of an individual or the buyer wants to remove...
Now Is The Time To Review: Your Contract Rights & COVID-19
In these uncertain and unusual times, many businesses and individuals who have signed contracts are increasingly finding it difficult to fulfil their obligations in light of the COVID-19 restraints. As a consequence, it may become necessary for you to consider the...
Family Law Arbitration: The Benefits
Family law arbitration is a process where an independent arbitrator is appointed to decide a matrimonial or de facto property dispute. Parties present their arguments and evidence to the arbitrator who makes a final determination to resolve the dispute. It is often a...
Signing Your Will In The COVID-19 Environment
Over the last few weeks many of our estate planning clients have expressed concern about the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 if they have to leave their houses to sign their wills. Section 10 of the Succession Act 1981 (“the Act”) requires a will to be executed in...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 24
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ publication, QSLAW Quarterly, is out now. Read more about: the risks and consequences of dangerous driving, the new requirements for signing your will in the COVID-19 environment, the benefits of family law arbitration, the importance of...
International Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was recognised by the United Nations as a “United Nations Day” in 2011. Elder abuse takes many shapes and forms, including psychological abuse, financial abuse, neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. The...