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Welcome Shelley
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce Shelley Johnson has joined our Family and
Success Story – Former McDonalds Employee Awarded Compensation
Case Example: 171252. Represented by Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Candice Heisler, expert compensation claims lawyer.
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 18
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Re-Introduction of the Drug Court in Queensland
In 2012, the Queensland Government ceased operation of the Queensland Drug Court, a specialist jurisdiction
Attention: Step-Parents!
You and your partner have recently decided to go your separate ways. Your partner has
Gifts in Contemplation of Death – Understanding the Risk
A verbal gift made by a person in anticipation of death is known as a
Personal Insolvency Agreement – A Flexible Alternative to Bankruptcy
(Information sourced from Worrells Guide to Personal Insolvency. Used with permission. https://worrells.net.au/)
Introduction
Welcome Jaci
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Jaci Soles to the team.
Jaci joins
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 17
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Stay At Home or In The Office With Skype
When you hear about making a will you might be guilty of leaving it to
Sharing Is Caring – What To Do When You No Longer Care For The Company or Your Fellow Shareholders
Equal shareholders face similar difficulties to partners in a failing marriage when the corporate relationship
Thinking About Assigning Your Retail Shop Lease? Are You Aware Of Your Disclosure Obligations As The Assignor?
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (“RSLA”) imposes strict disclosure processes and obligations
Drug Driving and Its Implications
Queensland legislation currently provides for two types of drug driving:
- driving while under the influence
Welcome Kirstyn
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Kirstyn Nicholson to the team.
Kirstyn is
Welcome Mandy
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to introduce Mandy Kennedy, senior conveyancing paralegal.
Mandy has
Welcome Scott
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to announce senior associate, Scott Casey, has joined the
Welcome Jaimee-Lee
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Jaimee-Lee Jessop to the team. Jaimee-Lee joins
Welcome Stephanie
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Stephanie Clutterbuck to the team. Stephanie joins
Dreamworld deaths prompt introduction of Industrial Manslaughter Laws and what this means for the safety of workers
Employers have a stringent duty of care to provide a safe place and a safe
Welcome Hayley
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Hayley Atkins to the team as junior
Promotion Announcement – Taryn Hokin
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to announce the promotion of expert Family Lawyer Taryn
Welcome Kaitlyn
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Kaitlyn Kennedy.
Kaitlyn joins the team as
Welcome Jane
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Jane Fox to the team.
Jane has
I am injured. Should I make a claim?
Injuries are unfortunately a regular occurrence in our busy lifestyle.
Motor vehicle incidents and workplace
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 16
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Tips for executors
The process of administering someone’s estate after they die can be a complex undertaking. However,
17-year-olds in the criminal justice system: Update
The Youth Justice and other legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) (‘
Long term dating or de facto relationship?
Ever wondered at what point your relationship might transition from long term dating to a
New GST withholding rules for property transactions
A new system for withholding GST in property transactions will commence from 1 July 2018.
Welcome Amanda
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Amanda Kennewell to the team.
Amanda is
Wrongfully assuming you have finance on a contract
It is not uncommon common with some purchasers (particularly high wealth individuals) to assume that
Are you going to feel heartache or experience success? This is the franchise riddle!
Setting up a franchise is a serious investment for any business owner. But what are
When to commence a motor accident claim, the time limits which apply and other relevant information
With many of us spending more time on the road over recent weeks due to
Welcome Peter
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Peter Wrigley to the team. Peter is
Welcome Amy
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Amy Hoving to the team as Junior
Eligibility to seek further provision from an estate
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Wills & Estates Team regularly represent clients who want to contest
Welcome EJ
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Edlyn (EJ) Moore to the Q&S team.
Mental capacity when preparing your will
Often requests are received to prepare a will while the client is suffering from some
A binding agreement to compromise
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
Foreign until proven Australian
In 2016, the Government introduced the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Scheme (“the FRCGW
Binding Financial Agreements – Pitfalls of the “pre-nup”
As a family lawyer, people often ask me whether “pre-nuptial agreements” or “binding financial agreements”
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 15
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The importance of rehabilitation in sentencing
A common question clients ask the first time they speak to a criminal lawyer is
How the use of social media can impact the outcome of your personal injury claim
Surveillance is commonly utilised by defendants in personal injury matters as a way to weaken
Thinking of buying or selling a business this year?
Buying or selling a business and thinking you can save money by making the sale
Welcome Cody
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Cody Niezgoda, our new Business & Property
Recent changes to bail laws for domestic violence offences
It’s no secret that domestic violence has been a prominent topic in recent years. Likewise,
New Years resolution … Or is that dissolution?
Tradition has it that the New Year is an opportunity to begin again and to
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 14
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Surrogacy – The issues worth knowing about
We regularly receive inquiries from individuals looking to go down the path of surrogacy.
The
Elder abuse and superannuation
Superannuation is a major part of Australia’s retirement income system. With the progressive tightening of
Personal Property Securities Act changes
Changes under the personal property securities regime that came into effect on 20 May 2017
Trademark – It’s not just a symbol
We come across the ® and “TM” symbol behind brand names almost every day and
Welcome Jessica
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Jessica Tree, our new Family Lawyer and
What is the National Injury Insurance Scheme?
Intent of scheme
The National Injury Insurance Scheme (“NIIS”) is a no-fault scheme
What is the National Disability Insurance Scheme?
Intent of scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”) is the new way
International travel with your child – What hurdles do I need to jump through?
International travel with children is a fairly straight forward thing to do these days, however
Promotion Announcement – Kathy Fairweather
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to announce the promotion of Kathy Fairweather to Senior
Child maintenance beyond the age of 18 years and childbearing expenses
So, your child has now reached 18 years of age and there’s no more support
Relocating with your child – What’s it all mean?
Separation is always a difficult time.
It is compounded when one parent unilaterally decides to
Behaviour (and misbehaviour) in the courtroom
At Quinn & Scattini Lawyers, we have seen many unique and interesting situations take place
Statutory Demands – A must read alert
A failure to respond to a statutory demand can have very serious consequences for a
“No body, no parole” – No escape
There has recently been a review of the Queensland parole legislation.
Specifically, the Corrective Services
The point where a sperm donor becomes the legal parent
In an age where many single career focused individuals are opting to become parents at
Wills
Everybody has heard of a will. A lot of people would have had to deal
Grandparents and a grandchild – The legal position
“Young people need something stable to hang on to – a culture connection, a sense
Why you shouldn’t let your tenants overstay the lease
Background
Stamp duty (or transfer duty) is a tax payable to the Office of State
Navigating a property settlement
The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act“) and case law sets out the
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 13
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Death of a parent – What then?
The case of Kelly & Landridge [2013] FCCA 1737 provides an outline of the considerations
When does online bullying become defamation?
Online bullying has gone viral and many experience defamation, but few know their legal position
Welcome back Taryn
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to welcome back Taryn Hokin.
Having worked tirelessly since
Being online – Social media, criminal charges and/or defamation (Part A)
Background
A topic that always comes up in the press – since the rise of
Medical negligence: Can a child claim for injuries sustained as a consequence of the negligent handling of their mother’s pregnancy?
The law imposes a duty on medical practitioners to exercise reasonable care and skill in
Purpose of the QLS Fidelity Fund
All solicitors in Queensland are required by law to:
- hold a current practising certificate which
Responsibility of licensed premises for an intoxicated patron’s alcohol related harm: the thin line between personal responsibility and a social host’s intervention
Background to occupational liability
The common law has long recognised that an occupier of premises
Issues in giving a buyer early occupation
There may be a number of reasons why a seller is asked by a buyer
Pleasure ship trip becomes one man’s nightmare
On a beautiful day, Mr Packer, a 35 year old family man and his young
Could you be entitled to a medical negligence claim?
If you believe that you have received incorrect or inadequate medical treatment in Queensland, then
Challenging a bank guarantee
This is both a cautionary tale for anyone who is contemplating acting as guarantor of
Recently separated? Are you entitled to spousal maintenance?
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance.
Avoid the pitfall of buying houses with unapproved structures or improvements
Often we see buyers enter into contracts to purchase property and later discover the lack
Overdue changes to youth justice system ahead
There has been a long standing problem with the Queensland criminal justice system, and that
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 12
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Welcome Ebony
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers today welcomes Ebony Reid to the Team as an Administration Assistant.
Conveyancing Update
To keep up-to-date on all things conveyancing, please read our updates here:
- Conveyancing Update –
Restraint of trade
Protecting the goodwill and brand of the business and creating income and profit are the
Why formalise property settlement?
Formal finalisation can take the format of a Binding Financial Agreement which requires each party
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 11
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Typographical errors in a will
The issue sometimes arises that a clerical error made in a will has a significant
Have you been bullied or harassed in the workplace?
Allegations from employees that they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace are becoming
Another lesson to protect your interest in leased equipment – Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)
The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in Forge Group Power Pty
Passing the post-silly season test
As the silly season draws to a close quite a lot of people may be
‘Tis the season to get merry…
It’s silly season again and as many of us over-indulge at office parties or family
Welcome Leewyn
We are excited to welcome Leewyn today as our Marketing Coordinator. Leewyn has many years
QSLAW Quarterly – Issue 10
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Ambiguous gifts in a will
A clause in a homemade will can appear crystal clear to the person writing the
Basic concepts for Community Management Schemes
With the recent surge in apartment building and the increasing the demand for mature-age lifestyle
When family matters and estate planning collide – Just one example
One of the things we ask clients at the first meeting is whether they have
Will the VLAD Act be repealed?
In recent times the Queensland parliament has taken a strict stance and vowed to crack
The granny flat revolution
The Australian Federal Government has been telling us for a long while now that we
Thermomix in the news
It has been reported that a number of Thermomix owners have suffered burns due to
Enforcing spousal maintenance orders
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers had the opportunity to assist a client with the enforcement of
Wanting a lifestyle change and thinking of buying into a Retirement Village- the Hidden Costs
Retirement villages are a popular choice for many Australians looking to downsize however buying a
Are you a driver charged with a traffic offence? Are you facing a period of licence disqualification or suspension?
The traffic laws recognise that loss of licence can impact on a person’s ability to
Ending an opponent’s claim early
When assisting clients who are being sued, we consider and advise on a range of
Mandatory community service for obstructing Police whilst intoxicated in public place
Changes made by the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Qld) now provide for
Overseas travel for children of separated parents
I am often faced with questions from parents about the issue of overseas travel for
Removing and replacing an executor
We often see clients who are frustrated by the way an executor is dealing with
Protecting against unlawful termination of a building contract
Our client was a frail, 67 year old lady for whom English was her second
Commercial leases and the obligation to insure
A commercial lease is typically entered into by a person or company (the ‘tenant
Compelling a claimant to undergo medical investigation
Personal injury claims require a claimant to submit to various medical examination in order to
Issues that may arise when buying units and townhouses off-the-plan
Buyers who wish to buy brand new units and townhouses will most likely buy off-the-plan.
Recent changes to domestic violence laws – what does it really mean?
Recently, the Queensland Government enacted new legislation resulting in some significant changes to the domestic
What to do if the contract for the sale of your house “falls over”
Our clients are sometimes faced with the dilemma of what to do when the contract
Post separation spending
A common misconception that I see regularly amongst family law clients is that once you
Your rights in the event of sexual abuse/sexual assault
In circumstances where you have been victim to an act of physical, psychological violence, or
Merry Christmas and a Safe New Year from Quinn & Scattini Lawyers
Preparing sentences
A great deal of my work as a criminal defence lawyer is dedicated to representing
Recovering a parent’s share in a disputed property
The last twenty years has seen a significant increase in the prices and value of
Superannuation matters – But how is it relevant to estate planning?
So what happens to superannuation when you die?
Generally speaking, superannuation is an asset that
Legal implications for de facto and same sex couples under the Family Law Act and Marriage Act
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act“), same sex couples and
Spike in drug usage calls for tougher penalties
In the past few months our Criminal Law Team has noticed a significant increase in
Guarantee disputes
One of the most contentious areas of finance law is that of guarantees. This typically
Lost wills
You may think that if a will is lost, that it no longer exists and
Is the QBCC Merits Review a sham?
In 2014 we reported that proposed amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act
Our Caboolture Office has moved to 1 King Street
We have moved
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to announce that our Caboolture Team
Real life Q&A: Wills
One of our staff members saw the following posted in an online forum:
“Wills.
Mandatory sentencing and limiting judicial discretion
In recent years, Queensland parliament has introduced numerous new mandatory sentencing regimes which effectively limit
Variation of Parenting Orders
So, you have obtained formal Parenting Orders (“Orders“) but you want to make
Where to go when Queenslanders have concerns regarding their healthcare service providers
The Office of the Health Ombudsman (‘OHO’)
As of 30 June 2014, the Health Quality
“A verbal contract is not worth the paper it is written on” – Or is it?
The information contained in the article was written specifically for those retailers, discusses general principles
The role of an executor
When a person makes their will it is necessary for them to appoint at least
Major step forward in Criminal Law Team case
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Criminal Law Team is currently involved in a high profile case.
Redkite releases moving awareness campaign
You may not have heard of Redkite yet, but after viewing their newly released awareness
One punch laws – Tough on crime and tough on rights
On 26 August 2014, the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (“the Bill
Landlords beware – Blinds and curtain cords can kill
Loose blinds, curtain cords and chains (particularly those with loops) have been the subject of
Man dies moments before signing his last will – Can it be proved valid?
Picture this: a man is dying in hospital and suddenly decides to change his will.
Q&A: Wills & Estates
Q. What’s the difference between a good will and a bad will?
A. A good
Protecting rights – You have them for a reason
Background
The world was graced with pictures and film footage of one of Australia’s richest
Endangered PAMDA nears extinction: Welcome the new Property Occupations Act species
The Queensland State Parliament is currently in the final stages of bringing about the Queensland
How does a Domestic Violence Order work?
In Queensland the Domestic Violence and Family Protection Act 1989 (Qld) (“the Act“)
VLAD bikie laws and now the government turns on lawyers
The VLAD laws have received considerable attention by the media and have been widely discussed
Have you been charged with a glassing offence or assault?
An increase in the prevalence of alcohol-fuelled violence and ‘glassing’ has prompted authorities to crackdown
Have you been charged with drink driving?
Due to the increase in people driving under the influence of alcohol, Queensland Courts are
How to obtain a restricted licence?
With the holiday season for most either having ended or about to end, you might
Going away these holidays? Ensure your will is property drafted!
Prior to travelling interstate/overseas over the holiday period many people are deciding to prepare a
Smartphone apps for preparing your will?
A article published by The Courier-Mail writes about a remarkable set of circumstances where the
Avoid Charges of Drunk or Disorderly Conduct This Festive Season
With the spotlight on intoxication and violence in Queensland nightclubs and bars police are more
Alleged lovers contesting the estate against the children
An article in The Courier-Mail highlights an increasing trend in estate litigation where alleged lovers
Adult child maintenance – Special needs children (section 66L)
Howard J of the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered the
Criminal Laws (Part 1): A loss of everyone’s rights
The Queensland State Government has passed the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (“the
Criminal Laws (Part 2): Idealism with dangerous implications
Balancing between freedoms, rights and safety for all people is the dilemma encountered in any
Federal Circuit Court – When did separation occur?
The Federal Circuit Court (“FCC”) deals with a variety of family law issues.
Government to name and shame young offenders: Is this really the best approach?
Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie announced new laws to be introduced into Parliament as early as
Gender dysphoria – At what stage can parents and children consent to irreversible processes?
In a short period of time the Family Court of Australia had a number of
Join us in donating to support women with breast cancer
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are participating in ‘Breast Ever Brunch’, fundraising to support women with
Is religion or faith above the law in family law proceedings? What is a court to do?
On 27 August 2013, Judge Burchardt sitting in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Melbourne,
G20 Safety and Security Bill – Are rights and freedoms being silenced?
The G20 (Safety and Security) Bill 2013 is before the State Parliament.
Josh Bavas from
Estate planning for blended families
Estate planning for blended families requires accurate advice and detailed consideration. In our experience estate
Privacy??? Police tracking drivers using number plates
Continuing from our earlier criminal law articles, concerning loss of privacy and attempts to strip
Government stripping judicial powers: Removal of Court ordered parole and suspended sentences
A topic that has continued to receive considerable attention, both in online commentary and in
Police/Government: Phone Records/Go Cards: What to do when they are used against you
A critical balance must be struck by government, in the modern democracy, to ensure the
Luckily we haven’t had to deal with any wills quite like the one in this video skit…
By clicking the link provided below it will take you to an external website, the
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers successfully resists striking out of client’s claim in contested will case
On 25 June 2013, Russell Leneham, Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, appeared in the
In the press
Read what Russell Leneham, a Director at Quinn & Scattini Lawyers had to say in
The lifeblood of any law firm is the community
Russell Leneham, a Director at Quinn & Scattini Lawyers, was today quoted in the Albert