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Recent Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999
In September 2010 a discussion paper regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the SOP Act”) identified a number of issues regarding fundamental operations of the SOP Act. In particular, the paper highlighted the difficulties … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Law, Commercial Law, Conveyancing, General, Legal
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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
Posted in Civil Law, Commercial Law, General, Legal, Uncategorized
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Chief Justice Spigelman Announces Retirement
Chief Justice Spigelman will resign on 31 May 2011. This will mark more than 13 years as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. In a statement the Chief Justice said, “I leave with the same … Continue reading
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Roundabouts – Do you really know how to use them?
Some recent accidents on roundabouts in the Newcastle area have caused a great deal of concern. What appears to be clear from the manner in which motorists use roundabouts is that many people do not know the correct rules. The … Continue reading
Apprehended Violence Orders – What to do when they are affecting your future?
All defendants who come before the court for an Apprehended Violence Order (‘AVO’) are invited to consider if they will consent to a final order “without admissions”. In simple terms, this means that you are given the opportunity to say … Continue reading
Posted in Criminal Law, General, Legal
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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
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
Congratulations to Kara Greiner
Congratulations to Kara Greiner for her success at our Sydney office. We were pleased to lure Kara back into the legal profession in 2008 to operate from our Sydney office. Kara had gained a wealth of experience in Criminal and … Continue reading
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Abusive dad banned from seeing his kids
Here is an article from the Daily Telegraph on the 14 November 2010 where the Family Court issued a rare "no contact" order. For the full article follow this link:- Abusive dad banned from seeing his kids If you have a … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law, Legal
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Conflict of interest: what is it, and what does it mean for me?
When you engage a solicitor, he or she has a duty to you. This duty requires them to use their skill and knowledge to best advance your interests, within the confines of the law, and their professional guidelines. Just as … Continue reading
