by Burke & Mead | Aug 23, 2017 | Emma Mead, Uncategorized
Our very own Emma Mead is featured in this month’s “let’s talk with” section of the Hunter Business Review. She discusses her work as a personal injury lawyer, her favourite books and movies, and where she finds inspiration. If you would like to know more about our...
by Emma Mead | Aug 23, 2017 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, Public Liability & Negligence Claims, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Uncategorized
A couple of months ago we posted a blog about a woman who successfully sued Woolworths for $150,000, after she slipped and fell in store. The culprit turned out to be a stray grape lying on the floor. Colleen McQuillan took legal action against Woolworths for injuries...
by Emma Mead | Aug 16, 2017 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, Compensation Law, General Legal Information, Top Posts - Compensation Law, Uncategorized
For the first time ever, new mining reforms will put the responsibility of subsidence damage on coal mine owners. Property owners in NSW are set to benefit from these reforms which will see coal mine owners be directly accountable for the damage their operations...
by Emma Mead | Aug 16, 2017 | Compensation and Insurance Litigation, General Legal Information, Uncategorized
The NSW government’s controversial surety bond scheme has been scrapped after a court last week deemed it unlawful. The scheme was introduced last year to protect Trustee & Guardian’s (TAG) clients from being “ripped off” by family members who were managing their...
by Emma Mead | Feb 1, 2017 | General Legal Information, Uncategorized
The judge’s wig has long been a symbol of tradition within the legal system. They were adopted from England where they were first worn by barristers and judges in the 17th century. They have become a feature of Australian courts since the 1860s. But recently there...
by Emma Mead | Sep 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Yes.” “I will be.” “No, I’m not.” There is no right answer; All answers are acceptable and ok! Life is busy, and everyone has a lot going on! It’s sad we need a “national” day to stop and have a conversation or take the time to check on people! So How’s everyone...
