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Dan Toombs
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In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with leading NSW Strata Lawyer, Anne Fernando from Sachs Gerace Lawyers about strata matters that are
urgent and time sensitive, that require urgent orders in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal or NCAT as its colloquially known.
Reach out to Anne: www.sglawyers.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
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We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Law By Dan, Mediations Australia, Law Firm Marketing LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan explores the challenges of mediation when there's an emotional imbalance between parties, discussing the importance of timing, and highlighting how legal advice can guide and prepare both parties for a successful resolution.
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The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan gives a clear, concise comparison of these two important legal tools for separating couples. Learn about the key features, advantages, and potential drawbacks of each option. Discover when to choose a binding financial agreement versus a consent order, and understand the implications for privacy, enforceability, and court involvement. Whether you're planning your financial future or navigating a separation, this podcast provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about formalising your financial arrangements.
Reach out to Dan at www.lawbydan.com
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We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In December last year, there were a number of legislative updates to the NSW Strata Schemes Management Act 2015. Some of these changes will have a significant impact on strata schemes throughout New South Wales. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Clement Lo, of Sachs Gerace Lawyers discusses these key changes.
Reach Clement: www.sglawyers.com.au
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The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
Estate litigation is a growing phenomenon across Australia, with an increasing number of people challenging a Will and/or the provisions made under it. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with Ron Frigo, an experienced litigation lawyer from Frigo James Legal, about how to contest a Will in Queensland.
Contact Dan at www.lawbydan.com
Contact Ron Frigo: www.fjlegal.com.au
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We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
One of the most important aspects of estate planning is of course, making sure you have the right excutor. But what happens if things don't work out or circumstances change and you want another executor. In this podcast, Dan talks with Elise Jaques, an Estate Planning Lawyer from Big Law.
Reach out to Dan: www.lawbydan.com
Contact Elise: www.biglaw.com.au
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We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
The population of Australians aged 65 and over is projected to grow by around 50% between 2024 and 2056, which means demand for retirement accommodation will increase significantly over the next few years. As demand for retirement village accommodation grows, there are more villages being built, competition between providers is fierce and with all of this comes heigtened legal complexities. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with Big Law Director, Sylvia Lopez about the legal fundamentals of transitioning into a retirement village or a manufactured home park.
Contact Sylvia: www.biglaw.com.au
Contact Dan: www.lawbydan.com
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
Anecdotally, there has been reports that during the COVID 19 pandemic, particularly in 2020, many Australians may have missed out on an early diagnosis of cancer attributable to a lack of screening and doctors generally. Whilst that may have been the case, delays associated with cancer diagnosis is by no means a new phenomenon. In todays podcast, Dan talk's with Multi-Award Winning, and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, Courtenay Poulden from Beilby Poulden Costello about the legal ramifications of delayed cancer diagnosis.
Contact Courtenay at www.bpclaw.com.au
Contact Dan at www.lawbydan.com
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, in family law matters, when necessary, the Court can recommend the appointment of an Independent Children's Lawyer to represent the child's voice in family law proceedings. It goes without saying that by its nature it can be a challenging task, exacerbated by very poor legal aid funding to practitioners and the increasingly complex nature of the role.
In this context, the recent recipient of the QLD Law Society Medal, Stephen Page speaks about his recent retirement from the Role of Independent Children's Lawyer after 15 years.
Reach Stephen at www.pageprovan.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In this edition of Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with with Clement Lo of Sachs Gerace Lawyers’ on what a Strata Committee is in New South Wales, and the reasons that you may or may not wish to become a member of such a strata committee.
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
Reach Clement at www.sglawyers.com.au
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Multi Award Wining Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page discusses the Greece surrogacy scandal where so far eight staff members at Crete’s Mediterranean Fertility Institute being arrested and charged with human trafficking, illegal adoption, purchase and sale of genetic material, falsification of medical file data for the purpose of selling genetic material, forgery, false medical certificates, fictitious marriages and fraud.
You can reach out to Stephen at www.pageprovan.com.au
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
Email fraud has become a very big risk for businesses globally, and law firms are no exception. In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan talks with PD Law, Director, Stuart Bell todays podcast, about the risk and of course the ways that PD Law is reducing the risk for its clients and what other businesses can learn generally from their approach.
Reach Stuart at www.pdlaw.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help
We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also own numerous platforms with the similar objective of improving access to legal help in innovative and creative ways, including the Law By Dan podcast, Harry Quinn, Mediations Australia, Fast Firms, LawDash, LawStripe and FirmRanker
When someone passes away, it's not unusual for a family member to feel as if they have been inadequately provided for under the terms set in that persons will. In those circumstances, questions often arise as to the legal options someone has to remedy the inequality. In todays episode of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with Ron Frigo, Director at Frigo James, a law firm on the Gold Coast, about family provision claims in Queensland.
Reach Ron www.fjlegal.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
In the context of criminal law matters, the term bail is synonymous, but it is often played with confusion. In this podcast, Jones + Associates Director, Alex Jones, talks about all things bail.
Reach out Alex at www.jonesandassociates.com.au
Reach out to Dan: www.lawbydan.com
In a previous edition of the Law By Dan podcast, you might recall that David Sachs of Sachs Gerace Lawyers discussed what you need to know about preparing documents and evidence for NCAT. Well, in this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, I continue the conversation with David and today, we're specifically talking about the importance of expert evidence.
Reach David: www.sglawyers.com.au
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It probably comes as no surprise that the term statutory demand is one of the most Googled legal phrases. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with South Geldard Director Gordon Stünzner about what statutory demands are, in particular their use in debt collection.
Reach Gordon at www.southgeldard.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com.au
When it comes to surrogacy, particularly the cost of surrogacy, be it in Australia, the United States, or heaven forbid, other countries that you should avoid, there typically is an abundance of questions relating to cost. And so there should be!
To answer that question, in this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, internationally renowned, and recent recipient of the QLD Law Society Presidents Award, Stephen Page, who has advised in more than 1800 surrogacy cases for clients in Australia and in more than 30 countries overseas answer the question., "how much does surrogacy cost in Australia."
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When it comes to surrogacy, particularly the cost of surrogacy, be it in Australia, the United States, or heaven forbid, other countries that you should avoid, there typically is an abundance of questions relating to cost. And so there should be!
To answer that question, in this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, internationally renowned, and recent recipient of the QLD Law Society Presidents Award, Stephen Page, who has advised in more than 1800 surrogacy cases for clients in Australia and in more than 30 countries overseas answer the question., "how much does surrogacy cost in Australia."
Reach Stephen at www.pageprovan.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
In New South Wales, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is a tribunal to help you resolve an issue or dispute fairly and according to the law. It follows that not only is running your own matter in NCAT overwhelming, but the preparation and the understanding of the do's and don't's similarly can prove to be an ordeal.
In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with experienced NCAT lawyer, Partner at Sachs Gerace Lawyers, David Sachs about what you need to know to achieve the best results in your NCAT hearing.
Reach out to David at www.sglawyers.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
When it comes to Police Questioning, often people have little idea about their legal rights. In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Criminal Lawyer, Peta Vernon from PD Law.
Reach out to Peta: www.pdlaw.com.au
Reach out to Dan: www.lawbydan.com
One of the most asked questions in the context of winding up an estate after someone passes away, is how do I get a copy of the Will? The person asking that question may or may not have the legal right to access a copy and it depends on a range of factors, including of course, what state of Australia where the deceased lived. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Wills & Estates expert Richard Dawson, Partner at OMB Solicitors takes you through the nuances as they relate to QLD law.
Contact Richard at www.omb.com.au
Contact Dan at www.lawbydan.com
Last week, the outgoing chief justice of the Federal Court, James Allsop joined plenty of other former Judges concluding after many years on the bench that "litigation is the failure end of the law." He went on to say that "litigation drives people slightly mad, affecting their judgement, " and in relation to the lawyers amongst it all, he reflected that "some lawyers are successful because they never go to court - and that a lot of lawyers don't understand that."
In this podcast, Dan talks about the importance of mediation and why seeing a lawyer about your problem should be your last choice.
Visit Mediations Australia at www.mediationsaustralia.com.au
Reach out to Dan: www.lawbydan.com
Owners corporations can fail to comply with their duty to repair and maintain common property, leaving lot owners frustrated. What can lot owners do in this regard? In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Anne Fernando, Partner at Sachs Gerace Lawyers on the legal recourse that lot owners may have in those circumstances.
Reach out to Anne: www.sglawyers.com.au
Reach out to Dan: www.lawbydan.com
In this edition of Law By Dan, we explore the process of challenging a will in Victoria, Australia. Ann Eagle, an Estate Litigation Expert at Harris Lieberman provides valuable insights into the grounds for contesting a will, the relevant legal requirements, and the steps involved in challenging a will.
You can reach Ann here: www.harrislieberman.com.au
You can reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
It goes without saying that one of the biggest assets we accumulate in life is our superannuation. Now, in the context of a property settlement falling out of a family law dispute, it's obviously a significant asset and it begs the question, how is it treated?
In this edition of Law By Dan, Bruce Provan, Accredited Family Law Specialist and Managing Director at Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers, discusses the idiosyncrasies of superannuation and family law.
Reach Bruce at www.pageprovan.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
When it comes to Strata, no surprise in that the most fundamental question that needs determination is who owns what. If you get this wrong it can have major ramifications. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Theresa Khoury, Solicitor at Sachs Gerace Lawyers, discusses what you need to know about access orders in Strata.
Reach out to Theresa and the team at Sachs Gerace: www.sglawyers.com.au
Reach out to Dan at www.lawbydan.com
There are far better ways to resolve disputes without litigation. This is particularly the case in conflict in the workplace. In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Partner of Delaney & Delaney, Fiona Kennedy on why mediation is a far more effective medium for resolving disputes than litigation.
You can reach Fiona at www.delaneyanddelaney.com.au
Find Dan at www.lawbydan.com
Thinking of Selling your business? There is so much involved and planning way ahead is crucial.
In this podcast, Dan talks with Sylvia Lopez, Business Lawyer & Director at Big Law
You can reach Sylvia at www.biglaw.com.au
Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com
The sudden collapse of a Miami apartment block on June 24, 2021, killing more than 98 people, made headlines around the world and focused attention on the horrific consequences of unaddressed building defects.
And of course, there have been numerous cases in Australia regarding building defects generally.
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, OMB Solicitors, Partner and Body Corporate Lawyer, Juliette Nairn discusses what Strata schemes, particularly in QLD need to do about building defects right now.
It goes without saying that in the life of a strata manager the issue of cigarette smoking or second hand smoking occupies a significant amount of time. It of course imposes numerous issues, including fire hazards and can prove to be a nuisance to neighbouring tenants, as well as increasing property repair and cleaning costs.
So, to work out how lot owners are to handle these multitude of issues, in this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Sachs Gerace Director, David Sachs.
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www.sglawyers.com.au
You probably don't need me to tell you that for people involved in a dispute, be it family law, commercial law or wills and estates, that paying tens of thousands of dollars to lawyers, waiting possibly years to get to court and then having someone that knows very little about the full circumstances of your matter, make a final and binding decision is all a little non-sensical when the far majority of disputes can be resolved very simply and of course very quickly.
In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan talks with internationally recognised mediator, arbitrator and lawyer, Farley Tolpen on why litigation fails and why mediation and arbitration broker better outcomes for all involved.
You can reach Farley at www.mediationexperts.com.au and www.mediationsaustralia.com.au
Many family lawyers colloquially refer to the month of January as "Divorce month," so it begs the question, "why?"
In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with leading Gold Coast Family Lawyer and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly from OMB Solicitors on what prompts January to be such a big month for couples in trouble.
If there are issues concerning your strata community or your strata manager, it might be time to look for a compulsory strata managing agent to get things back on track. But, what actually is a compulsory strata managing agent and how do you get one? In this podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers’ Partner, Anne Fernando, answers these questions.
It goes without saying that surrogacy is complex. Often the first search people do when thinking of surrogacy is to find a surrogacy agency. It can be fraught with risk. In this episode of Law By Dan, Australia's leading surrogacy lawyer, Stephen Page gives you some useful information to help guide your way through the labyrinth.
In this podcast, Bourke Legal Associate Melissa Arndell discusses how much can an injured worker receive from a workers’ compensation claim.
For a number of years I had the great pleasure of working with Erin Brockovich on many catastrophic issues, one of which was Essure.
Many people may know what Essure is, but if you don't, it is a permanently implanted birth control device for women.
The story of this product is quite simply put, horrendous and Erin played a very active role in advocating for the removal of this device from the market for the reasons that are discussed in this podcast.
She of course was joined by thousands of women who rallied against Bayer, the manufacturer, during which they encountered this massive hurdle called "FDA preemption."
FDA preemption is the legal theory in the United States that exempts product manufacturers from been held accountable for bad products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Here is the story of Essure through the eyes of advocate, Julie Prayter and the women she and others help through their powerful Facebook Group, "Essure Problems."
In this edition of the Sachs Gerace Lawyers podcast, Partner, Rebecca Moufarrege discusses what you need to know about changing by-laws in New South Wales.
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Mahendra Mohan from Big Law discusses what you should be aware of regarding the ongoing management of your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA).
When it comes to criminal law, one of the most commonly asked questions is what considered by the Court when sentencing. In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Elly Manoe, a Criminal Lawyer from Coutts about this very topic.
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Multi-Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page discusses the extraordinary case of Seto and Poon and what you should learn from it if you're considering surrogacy.
Pre-Order Stephen's book here: www.stephenpage.com.au
Plenty of people sell or buy properties with unapproved structures in NSW. Don't get caught out. Listen to this edition of the Law By Dan podcast with Christine Bassett from Coutts.
In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Sachs Gerace Special Counsel, Rebecca Moufarrege about what homeowners need to know about the pitfalls of building contracts in NSW.
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, BPC Lawyers Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist Scott Hall-Johnston differentiates minor and non-minor injuries and how this assessment is crucial to the extent of compensation you may receive for injuries sustained in NSW.
In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with leading NSW Strata Lawyer, David Sachs from Sachs Gerace Lawyers on some of his recent cases that his firm has been involved in that illuminate what can go wrong when legal advice is not sought early in disagreements concerning common property repairs in strata schemes.
When it comes to estate planning, it’s not uncommon for people to confuse a few very important roles. In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques clears the differences among estate planning roles.
Unfortunately, it is sometimes the case, that injured workers not only have to worry about recovery but also, finding a new job because they have been sacked. In this circumstance, what are your rights? In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with SEnior Associate, Jessica Prasser from Bourke Legal.
Given the bad weather, water ingress issues are becoming increasingly commonplace when dealing with strata. In this edition of Law By Dan, Partner Anne Fernando discusses the obligations owners' corporations have when it comes to water ingress issues and other strata concerns in New South Wales.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you would know about the massive impact of both the Optus and Medibank Private data breaches. Those breaches have prompted the Commonwealth Government to propose a significant increase in penalties on those organisations engaged in serious or repeated privacy breaches to at least $50 million. It was $2.2 million.
Needless to say, there are loads of lessons here for business owners caught by the relevant provisions of the Privacy Act 1988.
See if your business is caught:
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-for-organisations/small-business
Sadly, thousands of Australians each year report some type of medical negligence. Accordingly, it begs the question, what is an actionable medical negligence claim? In this podcast, Dan talks with possibly Australia's most experienced medical negligence lawyer's, Courtenay Poulden, from Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers in Sydney.
Here's a trap for young players and lawyers alike. In this podcast, Dan talks with Criminal & Traffic Lawyer, Lee Quinn from Hannay Lawyers on what happens to your car license if you have been charged with DUI of a water vessel (boat, jet ski etc). Short, sharp advice here from an expert! You can reach out to Lee at www.australialawyers.com.au or www.hannaylawyers.com.au
When it comes to things like, Wills and estate planning generally, there is an abundance of myths. Sadly these myths prevent people being proactive about taking the necessary steps to protect their assets following their death. In this podcast, Dan talks with Estate Planning Lawyer, Kaisha Gambell from Coutts.
If you're considering buying a business, then you probably already know there is a lot to it. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan hands you across to Simon Bennett, Managing Partner at OMB Solicitors who will take you through a great little checklist of things you have to tick off. You can reach out to Simon at www.australialawyers.com.au
There are many legitimate reasons why a person may wish to challenge a Will. However, it is a complex area of law and the eligibility requirements of who actually can challenge a Will is very narrow. In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Estate Litigation Lawyer, Ann Eagle from Harris Lieberman on what is required to challenge a Will in Victoria and the process of doing so.
Construction defects in a strata not only have an overwhelming financial and emotional impact on a unit owner but all those involved in the industry, from architects, engineers, certifiers, developers, and builders. In this podcast, Dan Toombs talks with leading Sydney Strata Lawyer, David Sachs of Sachs Gerace about legal recourse in such matters.
One common question in the context of family law is how a child's voice gets heard in matters where a child's well-being and welfare may be in peril. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia can order an Independent Children's Lawyer to be appointed in these particular cases. In this podcast, Award-Winning Accredited Family Law Specialist Page Provan discusses the role of an Independent Children's Lawyer in family court proceedings.
The number of pets, particularly dog ownership, has grown exponentially over the years and with it, the complexities of such ownership when it comes to family law disputes. In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist Abbi Golightly explores this matter.
Estate litigation is tricky business, there's no doubt about it. Not only tricky but very much an emotionally charged legal dispute. Now, often it can be the case that a person who wants to challenge the estate may live in Queensland, New South Wales, or any other state for that matter, but the estate or at least a significant part of is located in another state. So, the question is, if I'm in QLD for example, but want to instigate legal proceedings for an estate in NSW, can I do it?
In this podcast, Dan reflects on a 2021 decision of the Queensland Supreme Court.
Strata and building disputes are often complex in nature, particularly when there is litigation involved. And for most, you add another layer of complexity when you’re trying to kick your head around the jurisdiction where your matter sits and of course, what Court or Tribunal ultimately will determine the matter. In this podcast, David Sachs explores this topic.
When it comes to criminal lawyers and the name Michael Bosscher, they're synonymous. Michael, of course, is a leading Queensland criminal lawyer who has acted in very high-profile criminal law matters both nationally and internationally. In this special edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Michael about his career, some of those notorious cases, like Brett Cowan who of course, murdered Daniel Morcombe and the impact on him personally.
When it comes to litigation, Mcdonald's has been around the ring plenty of times. In this episode of Law By Dan, Dan discusses the most recent case of a woman who has launched a legal battle against the fast food giant for seducing her with a Cheeseburger.
The family unit as we know can be very complex. This is particularly the case for blended families. In this context, estate planning can pose some challenges. In this podcast, Big Law's Estate Planning Lawyer Elise Jaques discusses factors and challenges that can arise in estate planning for blended families.
Last week, 34-year-old Madeline Lewin, was sentenced to 6.5 years for the manslaughter of Brisbane businessman Anthony Brady as a result of a bondage session performed by Lewin who was a sex worker.
It's an interesting case in a number of respects. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan considers the case.
There are some unfortunate cases where an injured worker chooses not to seek workers' compensation out of fear that they might lose their job. In this edition of Law by Dan, Bourke Legal's Senior Associate Jessica Prasser explores this matter.
There is likely a bomb ticking away in your superannuation. In this, short, sharp podcast, Dan tells you what to do about it in 3 minutes.
In the context of constructing a robust estate plan, the term “testamentary trust” is often used by estate planning lawyers. What is testamentary trust? In this podcast, Coutts Senior Associate Kaisha Gambell answers this question.
You may have heard of the horrendous accident that occurred at the Melbourne show last week when a woman was struck by a rollercoaster.
Shylah Rodden is believed to have walked onto the track of the Rebel Coaster ride to retrieve her phone when a moving carriage struck her on Sunday.
The 26-year-old, who was working at the show, is believed to have been thrown into the air on impact and fallen 9m to the ground. She consequently sustained significant injuries to the brain, ribs, arm, legs and feet. At the time of recording this podcast, she remains in the ICU.
Of course, these types of accidents aren't unusual in the context of theme parks, with a history of terrible accidents, possibly none worse than the Dreamworld water rapid ride that claimed the lives of a number of people.
It begs the question, what legal recourse is available to people who have sustained injuries on a ride or because of a ride? In this podcast, Dan talks with Award-Winning Personal Injury Law Specialist, Courtenay Poulden from Beilby Poulden Costello, a leading Sydney compensation practice.
Sexual assault in New South Wales has recently undergone a series of changes, particularly the definition of consent. In this podcast, Coutts Senior Associate Lara Menon discusses these legislative updates.
Thanks for joining me for another edition of the Law By Dan podcast. Now, if you were reading the SMH over the weekend, you may have come across a touching story by Ellidy Pullin and the article title was, 36 hours after losing her partner, Ellidy Pullin made a life-changing decision. It's an extract from her book, “Heartstrong.”
And the first paragraph sets the tone of what is to come, she says, "It was my brother who first mentioned it. The night of my partner Chumpy’s death, I was sitting in my backyard, on the edge of the deck with my head between my knees, when Dave sat next to me and started talking. I only heard two words: “sperm retrieval”.
And the article goes on to reveal Ellidy's fast-paced and complicated journey to retrieve the sperm of her late partner, more or less immediately after his death. Now I haven't read her book, but if you're so inclined, it's called “Heartstrong” and it's published by Hachette Australia.
Well, as serendipity has it, just last week I was with Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page and we discussed the complexities involved with post-mortem sperm retrieval. So, I'm going to hand you across to Stephen, from Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers to enlighten you on the legalities involved and of course, why time is of the essence.
Family law matters can often be complex, this can be particularly the case when a business needs to be considered within the property pool. In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Clare McCormack of South Geldard Lawyers explains how a business is valued in this context.
In December 2018, Cardinal George Pell was convicted of abusing two choirboys in the nineties during his reign as the Archbishop of Melbourne.
And as we know, two years later, the High Court of Australia quashed the convictions in what was a unanimous decision, and Cardinal Pell was immediately released from prison.
Sadly, one of the former choirboys died in 2014 of a drug overdose and his father was notified by Police about the alleged abuse of his son a year later.
The father launched legal action against Cardinal Pell and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne in the Supreme Court of Victoria, suing both the cardinal and church for "damages for nervous shock" relating to finding out about allegations of sexual abuse.
After a little argy-bargy brought by lawyers for the Church, Justice McDonald of the Victorian Supreme Court gave a green light for the deceased's father to commence proceedings as a "secondary victim"
The lawyer behind it all is Lisa Flynn, Chief Legal Officer at Shine Lawyers. In this episode of Law By Dan, I talk with Lisa about the case and her unrelenting fight in the pursuit of justice.
Most Australians know that they can file a workers' compensation claim if they get hurt on the job. But did you know, that may not be your only option? You may also be able to make a claim through your superannuation account. This is because superannuation programmes generally offer various types of insurance coverage. In this podcast, BPC Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Specialist Mark Nelson provides a basic overview to familiarise you with this issue.
Scooters are great when you're on them and you're upright, but if you're in a jam on one of these or if you've collected by one of them as a pedestrian and injured, regardless of what state of Australia you're in, getting compensation for those injuries is largely a no-zone area. In this edition of Law by Dan, Dan explains the current state of play with the relevant laws or lack of.
New housing laws set to come into effect in October this year will make it harder for Queensland landlords to ban pets in rental properties.
A landlord could decline a tenant's request for a pet for no specific reason, but come October 2022, that would change.
In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with OMB Partner & Strata Law Expert, Tom Robinson.
Last week we learnt of the savage murder of Levi Johnson who was stabbed outside a Goodlife gym at Mansfield in Brisbane by allegedly 4 men. It is said to be gang-related.
The last man to be arrested, Kyle Martin was taken into custody last night and it's further alleged that he was in company with his girlfriend.
Now, to date, some media reports have suggested that it was Martin who stabbed Johnson to death and consequently has been charged with murder, along with the others.
Some may say, how does that happen? One person actually commits the act of murder, yet we have 3 others similarly charged.
Well, to find out, in this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with one of Queensland's most well-known and experienced criminal lawyers, Alex Jones, from Bosscher Lawyers.
Dairy company Norco, one of the largest employers in the flood-devastated regional city of Lismore, announced last week that it would be retrenching 170 casual and permanent employees, notwithstanding the 70 that were made redundant in July.
The current state of play is that Norco has refused the offer by the Federal Government of some $35 million to keep things rolling and of course, save jobs.
But what about the workers and their families that have been impacted by Norco's decision, in particular their rights for full entitlements owed to them?
To discuss the topic generally, Dan talks with Melissa Care, an employment lawyer at Coutts.
In this podcast, Hannay Lawyers Solicitor Mac Gray discusses what you should and shouldn't say to the police when being questioned.
Who can make a claim on a deceased person’s estate? Delaney & Delaney’s Estate Litigation Lawyer Kristy Schaeffer answers this question and more in this podcast.
In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Clare McCormack discusses the commonly asked questions regarding spousal maintenance.
One very common question that injured workers ask is, “in the event that WorkCover rejects their claim, are they still entitled to claim compensation?” In this podcast, Accredited Sydney Personal Injury Law Specialist, Mark Nelson answers the question.
In this edition of Australia Lawyers podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist and Page Provan Director Stephen Page discusses one of the biggest myths in family law.
Compensation law in Australia is fairly complex. In this podcast, Senior Associate Mitchell Herlihy discusses the options available for people who were injured on their way to or from work and are seeking compensation.
In this edition of the Australia Lawyers podcast, something different. We're talking with Multi-Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page on his fascinating journey into surrogacy law.
Are you considering moving into a strata complex? Don't do it until you listen to this edition of the Australia Lawyers podcast with OMB Solicitors' Strata Expert, Elisha Quigg on the 5 things you need to know about living in community and strata.
In this podcast, Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist and BPC Lawyers Partner, Courtenay Poulden explains where does the law stand in relation to compensation for injuries sustained in a bicycle accident.
In this podcast, Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, David Ford talks about the types of injuries people typically sustain on flights and what are the necessary actions the injured should do under certain circumstances.
In Queensland, a charge of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) is a severe criminal offence. The Queensland Criminal Code defines three types of GBH offence: intentionally causing GBH, unlawfully doing GBH, and dangerous driving causing GBH. To learn more, Dan Toombs talks to Hannay Lawyers' Director, Daniel Hannay.
If you have been injured at work and are considering compensation, you may likely have heard of the term permanent impairment. But what is it, and how does it impact any compensation you may receive? Well, to find out, here’s Pania Watt, Director of Bourke Legal.
In this podcast, Kylie Fuentes of Coutts Legal discusses what you need to know about the compulsory acquisition and the recent acquisition of properties for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
If you’re currently on workers' compensation in New South Wales, you would appreciate all the complexities involved. One such complexity is medical expenses. In particular, who pays for what? In this podcast, Jessica Prasser, a compensation lawyer from Bourke Legal, explains what you need to know without the jargon.
In this podcast, BPC Law Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, Courtenay Poulden, discusses the duty of care in gymnasiums.
It might be a surprise that one of the most searched legal questions on Google and other search engines is "What is probate?" In this podcast, Coutts Legal's Senior Lawyer Charlotte O'Connor answers this question and its application process in New South Wales.
If you’re a first home buyer, you’ll need as much help as possible. In this podcast, Senior Licensed Conveyancer Melina Costantino discusses everything you need to know if you’re a first home buyer in New South Wales
It goes without saying that when there is money involved, there are likely to be disputes. That’s certainly the case in strata law, particularly in the context of levies. In this podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers’ David Sachs discusses levies and the types of disputes that often derive from them.
History tells us that not getting your trademark sorted can have a catastrophic impact on your business. In this podcast, Law Graduate Kane Fieldsend discusses the trademark application process and the ins and outs of this area of law.
In this latest edition of the Australian Family & Fertility Law Podcast, Stephen Page talks with Dr. Philip Stahl, Director of Parenting After Divorce and a licensed psychologist based out of San Diego, California, about lessons in family law and career
In this podcast, Bourke Legal Director Pania Watt shares a few tips for people who are experiencing being on workers' compensation.
In this Strata Law Podcast, Partner Rebecca Moufarrege discusses everything you need to know about the reporting requirements for Strata schemes in New South Wales.
A recent number of conveyancing transactions in Queensland have fallen over due to the buyers’ failure to make settlements. In this podcast, Big Law's Legal Practitioner Director Sylvia Lopez provides insight to minimise the risk of failed conveyancing contracts.
When most people think of a family law dispute, be it a property settlement or parenting issue, they think of lengthy court delays, not to mention all the legal costs. But most family law matters are resolved well and truly before ever getting near a court. In this podcast, Tiarnne Taseski, a lawyer at Coutts Legal, discusses what you need to know about family dispute resolution in parenting matters.
In this podcast, Pattison Hardman’s Paul Taylor discusses a tutor’s liability for costs in the context of Stokes v McCourt (Costs) [2014] NSWSC 63.
In this podcast, BPC Lawyers Personal Injury Lawyer Tim Driscoll explores the legal rights of families when their loved one dies due to a workplace injury.
If you have suffered from medical negligence, then it’s likely you have plenty of questions needing to be answered. In this podcast, Sydney Personal Injury Lawyer, Courtenay Poulden addresses those questions and reiterates the importance of getting legal advice very early.
In this podcast, Big Law Legal Practitioner Director Sylvia Lopez discusses the complex nature of commercial leases and agreements.
In this podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers’ David Sachs discusses Interim Orders and the reasons that such orders are sought and made by NCAT.
In this podcast, Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, Courtenay Poulden from Beilby Poulden Costello answers the commonly asked question, "what is a public liability claim?"
In this podcast, Delaney & Delaney’s Senior Associate Julia Marler discusses what unfair dismissal is and what employers need to understand about this claim.
In this podcast, Queensland Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques explains how an Advance Health Directive works and when do you need one.
In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor, Elise Jaques of Big Law, explains what assets actually fall into your estate plan.
In this podcast, BPC Lawyers Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, Scott Hall-Johnston explains why people have to wait 20 months before pursuing a motor accident damages claim.
Can you claim compensation for bicycle accidents? In this podcast, Award-Winning Compensation Lawyer, Courtenay Poulden discusses the legal rights of injured cyclists and those injured by cyclists.
IN this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer, Dan Toombs talks with Lara Menon, a family lawyer at Coutts about the biggest myths in family law.
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In this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer, Dan Toombs talks with Lawyer, Brad Beasley about the importance of choosing the right executor to handle your estate.
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In this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer, Dan Toombs talks with Mac Gray, a criminal lawyer from Hannay Lawyers on recent changes in Queensland to gun laws.
In this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer, Dan Toombs talks with leading Sydney strata lawyer, David Sachs about how to deal with building defects in a strata scheme.
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In this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer, Dan Toombs talks with Law Graduate, Georgia Walker from Coutts Lawyers about binding financial agreements, commonly referred to as "prenups."
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In this podcast, Multi-Award Winning Lawyer Dan Toombs talks with Estate Planning Lawyer, Elyse Jacques of Big Law as to when people should be considering an update to their Will.
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