FAQ – Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law

…business names, the same restriction doesn’t apply to non-companies (ie unincorporated entities or sole traders). For non-companies identical business names will only have a clarification of the different ABN details…

Risks to the Community vs. Confidential Medical Care: A Challenge Not Yet Solved[1]

…v. Regents of the University of California, 17 Cal. 3d 425, 551 P.2d 334, 131 Cal. Rptr. 14 [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarasoff_v._Regents_of_the_University_of_California [4] http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/resources/6a8714f7-7732-4ec5-9fa6-5208783b810d/adrianadonato_346512_redacted.pdf [5] Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) [6] http://www.lindtinquest.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/findings-and-recommendations.pdf…

NSW Premier announces Special Commission of Inquiry into Ruby Princess

…under the microscope for many months to come. ‘For all COVID-19 Matters including Personal Injury and Workers Compensation, please complete our enquiry registration”   [1] https://www.nsw.gov.au/news/special-commission-of-inquiry-into-ruby-princess [2] https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/special-commission-of-inquiry-ruby-princess [3] https://davidshoebridge.org.au/2020/04/06/frontline-workers-shouldnt-have-to-proof-they-caught-covid-19-at-work/…

Is COVID-19 Considered an “Injury” under the NSW Workers Compensation Laws?

…entitled to workers compensation, he or she must show a connection between the work they performed in the course of employment and contraction of COVID-19.   [1] https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/news/bulletins/workers-compensation-bulletin-issue-88-march-2020 [2] https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/list-of-sira-publications/coronavirus-covid_19/workers-compensation-claim-statistics…

Process for Lodgement of Workers Compensation Claim for COVID-19 Related Injury

…aware of the injury. Workers who have their claim for benefits denied should seek legal advice from workers compensation specialists about challenging the decision.     [1] https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus-clinics.aspx [2] https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/resources-library/list-of-sira-publications/coronavirus-covid_19/workers-compensation-claim-statistics…

Applying for Divorce: what you need to know

…Certificate. Where can I find the Application for Divorce? You can do it online. See: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/fccweb/how-do-i/divorce/apply-for-a-divorce/apply-for-divorce How much does it cost? At the time of this article, the filing fee…

Three Crucial Mistakes – Ruby Princess Inquiry

…swabs were taken, highlighting what Mr Beasley referred to as “a very large non-compliance” with procedures. Despite the non-compliance with swabs, Mr Beasley did not recommend making adverse findings against…