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Application for representation in the Consumer, Trader &Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT)
Clause 13 of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal Regulation 2009 regulates how applications for representation are to be made in the CTTT. That clause provides the following: (1) For the purposes of section 36 (2) of the Act, … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Law, General, Legal
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Can I have my lawyer appear with me at the CTTT?
The Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (‘CTTT’) was developed to allow most people to represent themselves at the hearing of an application. The goal of the tribunal is to provide affordable, accessible and efficient means of resolving disputes. Section 36 … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Law, Commercial Law, General, Legal
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End of Financial Year
Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading
Can I legally leave my child out of a will?
There is no legal requirement to leave a bequest to any person in particular when preparing a Will. However, in New South Wales there is legislation in place that allows “eligible persons” to whom the deceased owes a “moral … Continue reading
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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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
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
Posted in Civil Law, Commercial Law, Legal
Tagged business law, civil proceedure act, commercial Litigation, interest
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Good Will Week—12 to 18 September 2010
With Good Will Week almost upon us (12 to 18 September 2010), it is time to consider whether you have in place a valid Will. A survey undertaken in June 2010 by Newspoll revealed that about 45% of adults in … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Law, Legal, Wills, Estates & Power of Attorney's
Tagged good will week, will
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