Self Isolation and Family Law | Important considerations
During times of crisis we see an increase in Family Law enquiries, and the past month with the Covid-19 pandemic has been no different, but WHY? There are several reasons for this, including increased stress on households and concerns in relation to the health and safety of children and families. Health and Safety of Children […]
Asset Protection | The Key Tips
Unfortunately in these difficult times, some small business owners are faced with the question of trying to protect their hard-earned assets should the worst happen and their business fails. Our director John Warlow has many years of experience in bankruptcy, insolvency and asset protection matters. In this article John provides some key tips on asset protection, […]
Estate Planning | Why is it important during COVID-19?
Want to update your Will but concerned about social distancing? See below for our Low to Zero contact options. In recent weeks we have seen a significant uplift in clients updating their Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney, and new clients getting an Estate Plan for the first time, but WHY? There are two very […]
Landlord & tenant | Must read information
We are all heading into uncharted territory, as our economy faces what we anticipate will be the most significant economic event since the Second World War. Now, like then, there will be no shortage of hardships shared, but together, we will survive. A great number of our Landlord clients in the commercial and retail space […]
Covid Assist Directory | Get the help you need now
At MDL and WSL we see ourselves as more than your lawyer, we consider ourselves to be your business partner. Whether you are a small business owner worried about your business viability, collecting debts and managing staff levels, or an individual worried about your job security, or the status of your Will and Power of […]
Legal Services and COVID-19 | What you need to know
At MDL we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and attention to detail, and want to assure you that business will continue as usual. Our priority is always the safety of our people – this includes our team members, clients and the communities we passionately serve. We have implemented additional measures across all our offices, […]
Planning and Environment | Industry Update
As you are most likely aware, McCarthy Durie Lawyers practises not only in the Planning and Environment Court jurisdiction but also has a great deal of experience in the Land Court jurisdiction. One of the continuing areas of argument in resumption cases is in relation to the requirement for the resuming authority (usually the Local […]
Cash Flow is Critical – Inexpensive options to deal with non-paying clients
Article by John Warlow In recent months we have been consulted by a number of business owners who have found themselves in financial difficulty as a result of customers not paying their invoices in a timely manner. More often than not, the client’s business is a successful and viable enterprise – but it is being […]
Following the Right Process in 2020 | An important read for all business owners Part 2
PART 2 An article written by Ben Schefe In late 2019, the Fair Work Commission heard an Unfair Dismissal Application where a mine employee was terminated from her employment for two incidents of misconduct. The first incident occurred out of work when the employee placed butterknives and other inappropriate items in a colleague’s bag prior […]
Paying the Right Wages in 2020 | An important read for all business owners Part 1
PART 1 An article written by Ben Schefe The years are starting to go by quicker and quicker and we are seeing different legal issues every day. However, as each year goes by, you always need to be aware of your obligations as an employer. Although there are many lessons that can be learnt […]
