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Conveyancing Update: Termination Of Contract: Contaminated Land
Agents and sellers should be aware of the requirements of section 408 Environmental Protection Act 1994 which in essence requires a seller to provide a buyer with a notice advising if the property is affected by contamination. Terminating A Contract Due To...
Child Maintenance Beyond The Age Of 18 Years & Childbearing Expenses
So, your child has now reached 18 years of age and there’s no more support liability, right? Not so quick. Child support, as the financial support of children is known in Australia, is a legal responsibility to the age of 18 years. Beyond that time, wouldn’t it be a...
Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
The Domestic Violence and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (the DFVP Amendment Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 14 October 2022. As the bill is not yet law, but is more likely to be, we have...
Personal Guarantee
What is a Personal Guarantee? A personal guarantee is essentially a document that makes an individual liable for the debts incurred by a third party. In the circumstances of a business loan agreement between a bank and a company, a personal guarantee can place the...
Statutory Demands to Recover Debts
A Statutory Demand is a demand made in the prescribed form by a creditor to a company pursuant to section 459E of the Corporations Act which demands payment of a debt within 21 days. Failure to comply with a Statutory Demand A failure to comply with a Statutory...
We Are Hiring! Junior Legal Secretary / Reception – Brisbane CBD
Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers are hiring. Ryan Murdoch O'Regan is a long-established legal practice with five offices throughout South-East Queensland. We are looking for a Junior Legal Secretary / Reception with up to 12 months office experience to join the RMO team....
We Are Hiring! Family Lawyer 3 Years PAE- Beenleigh, Brisbane or Cleveland
Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers are hiring. Ryan Murdoch O'Regan is a long-established legal practice with five offices throughout South-East Queensland. We are looking for 2 Family Lawyers with a minimum of 3 years PAE to join the RMO team. These positions are located...
Restraint Of Trade
Protecting the goodwill and brand of the business whilst creating income and profit are the main objectives of all businesses. In an attempt to achieve these objectives business owners will often include restraint of trade (“ROT”) clauses in employment agreements,...
Conveyancing Update: Car Parks In Community Title Schemes
In the excitement of purchasing a unit within a community title scheme, the allocation of car parking spaces within the community title scheme can be overlooked. Car parking spaces are very important, particularly in places like Brisbane Central Business District...