Category Archives: Civil Law

Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999

The main objective of The Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (“the Act”) is to quickly settle disputes over progress payments between sub-contractors and contractors, and to provide a fair and quick payment system for all parties … Continue reading

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Welcome to Andrew Fletcher – Commercial Lawyer

We are pleased to welcome Andrew Fletcher, solicitor, to the Commercial Law Team of Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers.  Andrew's experience in the Newcastle and Hunter region has seen him build a rapport with local clients and businesses. His areas … Continue reading

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Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers are now utilising the Facebook facility to pass on information to our clients. The Facebook page will be used to provide information on some of the more interesting or lesser known facts of our legal … Continue reading

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Personal Injury and the Importance of Professional Advice

Through recent natural disasters we have been reminded of just how much difficulty some people can have when dealing with insurance companies. Emma Mead is the head of our Insurance Law Team. On a daily basis Emma conducts matters involving … Continue reading

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Changes to Calculation of Court Ordered Interest

Court-ordered interest can be awarded both up to judgment (section 100 of the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)) (“the Act”) or after judgment (section 101). On 1 July 2010 however, amendments were made to Court interest rates as part of … Continue reading

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