TPD CLAIM SUCCESSFUL Recently Michelle Meigan, Associate at Taylor & Scott and an expert in TPD claims, acted for a labourer who was forced to cease work at the age of 60 due to a serious heart condition. Her client’s medical advisers had told him not to return to any form of manual labouring work….
Read MoreA recent matrimonial property case, in which our client was successful, shows the importance of proving contributions in short relationships and showing the court that debts incurred after separation can – if argued properly and skilfully – be included in the parties’ joint balance sheet. Our client, the husband and father, had been married to…
Read MoreWhen you shop at a store or visit your doctor’s office, you expect the premises to be safe. If it isn’t and you’re injured, you should be compensated. The same is true when you go to a friend’s house. You assume that the place is safe and that you will not be hurt. No one…
Read MoreAsbestos Continues Its Deadly Attack On Unsuspecting Victims Mr. Fluffy Insulation -Don’t let this innocent-sounding name fool you. Asbestos is one of the most dangerous insulation products ever produced. It is a leading cause of terminal lung cancer and other exposure-related diseases. And, unfortunately, Australia has the highest per-capita rate of mesothelioma in the world….
Read MoreThrough the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457) program, an approved sponsor may nominate specifically skilled foreign workers to work for the sponsoring employer. When the nominations have been approved and those skilled workers have been granted 457 visas, they can then work for the approved sponsor. Foreign workers,…
Read MoreFirstly, What Does Buying “Off The Plan” Mean? When developers build new homes and apartments, they will often offer a discount if you pre-purchase the property. You can purchase before the project breaks ground or during the construction process. Buying a property this way is known as “buying off-the-plan.” There are risks and benefits to…
Read MoreIt is always important to maintain and service your vehicle. It is even more important if you plan to take a road trip. More people than ever before are travelling by car on holiday weekends. The weather is often unpredictable and drivers routinely speed to arrive at their destinations on time. Either of these factors…
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Recently, the conveyancing team led by Evelyn Gardis, Partner, here at Taylor & Scott, was requested to act for a home purchaser. Unfortunately, the purchaser had been acting for himself. He had exchanged contracts with the vendor without having the contract reviewed and had not obtained finance approval. Having sought legal advice, our team leapt…
Read MoreNot all home purchases run smoothly. Recently, our conveyancing team, led by Evelyn Gardis, Partner and expert in property conveyancing, acted for a purchaser who did not want to settle the purchase on the contracted completion date. The Reason: At final inspection, the purchaser pointed out to Evelyn, the vendor had removed a fixture, which…
Read MoreMany hardworking Australians purchased life or trauma insurance from CommInsure, a division of Commonwealth Bank. These people, including some of the company’s loyal employees, trusted this well-known company to take care of them if they became terminally ill, suffered life-threatening trauma like a heart attack, stroke or were unable to work due to injury or…
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