by James Janke | Mar 22, 2017 | Factsheets, General Legal Information
No one is exempt from road safety laws, even government officials. New South Wales Police Minister Troy Grant has been fined and has lost four demerit points after using his mobile phone while driving. The MP for Dubbo took a photo of a sheep in the boot of a nearby...
by Emma Mead | Mar 22, 2017 | Compensation Law, Factsheets, General Legal Information, Motor Vehicle Accident Claims, Personal Injury, Top Posts - Compensation Law
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and would like to make a claim for personal injury compensation, you must do so through the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme. But you must comply with strict time limits, or your claim may be affected. The CTP...
by Burke & Mead | Feb 11, 2015 | Factsheets, General Legal Information
Engaging a new solicitor can seem daunting. We don’t want it to be, so we have compiled this list of questions so that you know what to ask and what to expect from your solicitor: 1. How much experience do you have with this type of matter? After you have explained...
by Burke & Mead | May 19, 2014 | Factsheets
Do you need a conveyancer? Legally, you don’t have to engage a lawyer or a conveyancer to assist or complete the transfer of ownership of a property. You can do it yourself. However, as it is something most of us only do a few times in our lives and it generally...
by Burke & Mead | May 19, 2014 | Factsheets, General Legal Information
What is a trust account? A trust account is a bank account that holds money that is entrusted to a law practice in the course of (or in connection with) the provision of legal services. It is operated in line with the regulations set out under the Legal Profession Act...
