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19 Sep 2021

Casual Workers: Rights and obligations of the employment relationship

Contract Law, Employment Law

Casual Workers: Clearly defined rights and obligations of the employment relationship If you are a casual worker or employer who requires casual staff, you may be aware of the Federal Court of Australia’s determination that casual employees may be able to claim the same or similar entitlements as permanent employees.…

09 Aug 2021

By Equilaw

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System

Conveyancing, Property

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System You may have seen our post on social media regarding the abolition of Certificates of Title. So, what happens now? On 11 October 2021, branded ‘Cessation Day’, all current Certificates of Title (“CT”) will cease to have a legal effect and…

09 Aug 2021

By Equilaw

Have you been caught by a mobile phone detection camera?

Community, Criminal Law, Traffic Offence

Have you been caught by a mobile phone detection camera? Mobile phone detection cameras are well and truly underway in NSW with the initiative raking in millions of dollars’ worth of fines. The roll out of mobile phone detection cameras are part of the NSW Government’s strategy to reduce road…

27 May 2021

By Equilaw

Your Rights as a Consumer: Refunds and Exchanges

Areas of Law, Community, Purchasing

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

By Equilaw

Domestic Violence – There is Help Available

Community

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

By Equilaw

Special Edition – 25 years with Libby Bartholomew

About Equilaw, Community

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

By Equilaw

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

By Equilaw

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

By Equilaw

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

By Equilaw

‘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…