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Sometimes settlement doesn’t mean going to court.

Over recent years there has been a large decrease in negligence cases in court. This isn’t because there are less “accidents” or “injuries”, it’s because there has been an increase in the certainty around the outcome of cases which means more can now be settled out of...

Conciliation Conferences and Arbitration. Which should you choose?

Family law proceedings can be confusing and confronting. They can also be very time-consuming and expensive. This is why it is important to understand the steps involved and the different options available including conciliation conferences and arbitration and why...

Benefits of Mediation

Mediation can be a highly beneficial, guiding & supporting part of the dispute resolution process in personal injury cases. Mediation is an informal alternative to a court hearing, in which a third party assists in attempting to negotiate a mutually beneficial...

New legislation will repeal unjust legal settlement agreements.

The NSW government has introduced new legislation that will repeal unjust legal settlement agreements between child abuse survivors and institutions. Attorney-General Mark Speakman will spearhead retroactive reforms that allow survivors to acquire the proper financial...

COVID-19 workers compensation loophole closed for nurses, paramedics and other essential workers

The NSW Parliament has recently passed amendments to workers compensation laws in order to ease the legal burden amongst front-line employees. Nurses, paramedics, teachers and other essential workers will no longer have to prove they were infected with COVID-19 at...