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27 May 2021

Your Rights as a Consumer: Refunds and Exchanges

Your Rights as a Consumer: Refunds and Exchanges We have all experienced exchanging or returning an item at some stage in our life, whether it be due to faulty goods or incorrect size. But what happens if you do not have your receipt? How do you provide proof of purchase?…

27 May 2021

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Domestic Violence – There is Help Available

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Domestic Violence – There is help available On 5 May 2021, our Amber attended the National Day of Remembrance vigil at Muswellbrook. This candlelight vigil was held to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives as a result of domestic and family violence and was one of five…

27 May 2021

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Special Edition – 25 years with Libby Bartholomew

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Special Edition – 25 years with Libby Bartholomew The team at Equilaw would like to congratulate our Elizabeth (Libby) Bartholomew for her 25th Anniversary of working within our Firm. Libby joined our team back in May 1996 as a casual legal secretary at Halletts Solicitors and it did not take…

18 Apr 2021

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Talk to Your Family About Your Final Wishes

Divorce, Family Law, Property, Will and Probate

Talk to Your Family About Your Final Wishes There is no one-fit solution when it comes to estate planning. You have the important decision as to who will be your Executor, Attorney and Guardian, and you also need to determine who receives your assets. Your executor is your personal legal…

18 Apr 2021

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Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Property, Purchase of Business, Will and Probate

Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents During COVID-19, we saw the rise in electronic signatures to avoid face-to-face contact. But is your electronic signature legally binding? How does the recipient know that it was you that signed the document? Our Firm has recently welcomed the use of DocuSign to sign Contracts…

18 Apr 2021

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Is your Business Exposed? Keeping Your Business Safe

Business, Contract Law

Is your Business Exposed? As we enter the second quarter, it may be a good time to review your terms and conditions and any further agreements or contracts you may hold. Unfortunately, a number of clients come to us for civil litigation matters but do not have the correct terms…

10 Dec 2020

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‘Tis the Season to be Credit Card Safe

Community

Christmas and Credit Cards Only two weeks to finish your Christmas shopping! Remembering all that has happened over the past year, we encourage you to spend local wherever you can. With families and businesses struggling from the drought, bushfires destroying livelihoods and COVID-19 forcing an economic downturn, our local businesses…

03 Dec 2020

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What To Do If You Need Help During the Christmas Break

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What to do if you Get in Trouble with the Law During the Christmas Break It is that time of year again, when everyone is winding down and celebrating surviving what has been an unforgettable 2020. Most businesses shut down over the Christmas break, including our Law Firm, which may…

03 Dec 2020

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Restrictions Ease Just In Time For Christmas

Community, Latest News

Christmas and COVID-19 Finally! NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced easing of restrictions to commence on Monday, 7 December 2020. This announcement is welcomed and comes just in time for Christmas. From Monday, the following will change: Standing outdoors at hospitality venues will be allowed (but not indoors) Fifty people…

29 Oct 2020

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COVID-19 Update: Restrictions Eased

Community, Latest News

COVID-19 Update On Friday, COVID-19 restrictions eased for NSW. This included gatherings in outdoor public spaces and group bookings at restaurants being increased to 30 per table and corporate events being increased to 300 people. The easing of these restrictions have been welcomed by some, especially with the silly season…