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We understand that engaging a lawyer can be daunting but is sometimes unavoidable. When you do need to seek legal advice, the last thing you want is a nasty surprise when it comes to the fees. However, there is the real potential for legal costs to escalate if a matter is not managed properly.
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In his opinion piece for InDaily, Morry Bailes talks about legal billing reform.
https://indaily.com.au/opinion/2023/05/04/making-a-case-for-legal-billing-reform/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%204%20May%202023&utm_content=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%204%20May%202023+CID_6f9a7323980e782f7c172a95f9456861&utm_source=EDM&utm_term=READ%20MORE
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Are you considering starting a business with a friend or your spouse, or selling your business? You may have already started negotiations and come to a handshake deal (a verbal undertaking) with your partner or the purchaser. You may feel comfortable with this right now while everyone seems to be on the same page, but there...
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What is a ‘Whole Person Impairment (WPI) Assessment’?
If you have a permanent impairment that resulted from a work injury, you may be eligible for a Whole Person Impairment Assessment.
The Whole Person Impairment Assessment will determine whether:
you are entitled to weekly payments after two years of incapacity;
you...
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An alarming spike in road fatalities across the state demands examination of driver attitudes and consideration of tougher penalties, argues Morry Bailes in his Opinion piece for InDaily.
https://indaily.com.au/opinion/2023/04/05/rising-sa-road-toll-a-crying-shame/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%205%20April%202023&utm_content=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%205%20April%202023+CID_84ec771559c6a3fb59a97a965c92fdc3&utm_source=EDM&utm_term=Rising%20SA%20road%20toll%20a%20crying%20shame
It’s...
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Australia is experiencing a period of very low rental vacancy rates and rapidly rising rent levels, pushing many young people to enter the housing market. Most of the information currently being promoted to new home buyers is about rising interest rates and mortgage burdens. To break that trend, we thought it might be useful...
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If you have an accepted workers compensation claim in South Australia, then you may be able to negotiate a redemption of your entitlements to weekly payments and/or medical expenses. The big question is, should you accept a redemption payment, and what are the key considerations?
The biggest thing to consider is whether or not...
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The federal government’s method of changing superannuation rules invites examination of how politicians can break a contract with the public with no legal ramifications, writes TGB Lawyers’ Senior Lawyer and Business Advisor, Morry Bailes in this Opinion piece for InDaily.
https://indaily.com.au/opinion/2023/03/09/nothing-super-about-broken-promises/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%209%20March%202023&utm_content=InDaily%20Lunchtime%20%209%20March%202023+CID_cd29b3f544fe330a948e3d79acfd0923&utm_source=EDM&utm_term=READ%20MORE
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TGB Lawyers’ Wills and Estates partner Sarah Mitchell outlines some of the important steps to take before your first appointment to assist in the easy preparation of your Will.
I often have clients comment when their appointment is over, “That was a lot easier than I thought it would be!”
Getting your estate...
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