When working in a legal field as complex and emotional as institutional abuse, the reality is that lawyers will frequently engage with clients and other parties who have experienced trauma. While the lawyer’s primary focus is navigating the le…
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Ryan Carlisle Thomas has consistently held a prominent position as thought leaders within the Australian legal landscape since its establishment. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience, the firm has become a trusted source for invaluable insights and guidance in the legal domain.
These blogs stand as a testament to our dedication, offering readers a comprehensive collection of the latest thoughts and expert analyses on legal matters relevant to the firm. Whether navigating complex legal challenges or staying abreast of evolving legal landscapes, this page serves as an indispensable resource for those seeking informed perspectives in the Australian legal space.
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Ryan Carlisle Thomas wishes to acknowledge with considerable sadness the untimely death earlier this week of a former partner, Simon Garnett.
Those who knew or associated with Simon in any way will be devastated by the news that he died sudde…
On Wednesday, November 13, the High Court unanimously overturned a decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal to find that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat cannot be found vicariously liable for sexual abuse carried out by one of its prie…
In early 2024, the Victorian Government passed legislation introducing some of the most considerable changes to the Victorian Workcover System in decades, which our workers compensation lawyers believe to be a significant overreach.
The cha…
Suffering an injury or receiving a diagnosis of a serious illness that stops you from working in your regular job may qualify you for entitlements within your Superannuation fund.
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Superannuation funds usually include, …
Sustaining a workplace injury can be life-changing and stressful. At Ryan Carlisle Thomas, our Melbourne based WorkCover and personal injury lawyers support injured workers to obtain the compensation they need so that they can focus on what ma…
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From May 6th, 2024, the objectives of the Family Law Act 19…
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On 19 October 2023, the federal parliament passed two signifi…
In dealing with Public Liability personal injury cases, what stands out is how seemingly trivial or simple the cause of lifelong injuries can be. Indeed, few would leave their house too concerned that some spilt milk at the supermarket may cha…
The Victorian Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other named government schools has finally released its report.
The Inquiry came off the back of a prolonged call to action from survivo…
We recently had a complex legal matter which we handling on behalf of a client concerning the issue of pursuing common law damages for workplace injuries sustained in transport accidents. The overlap of WorkCover and TAC jurisdiction presented…
Yesterday, the High Court of Australia refused the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s request to appeal a decision allowing a parent to recover damages for sexual abuse of their child.
In 2022, the Supreme Court of Victoria allowed a parent …
The High Court handed down its decision of GLJ -v- The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore on 1 November 2023. Those of us working for victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse applaud the decision, which has al…
The Victorian Government’s Inquiry Terms of Reference provides that it will cover child abuse by a “relevant employee” at Beaumaris Primary School during the 1960s and/or 1970s and “any other government school”. However, it will also look into…
Whiplash is a painful neck and back injury caused by sudden jolts that frequently occur during motor vehicle accidents. The symptoms of a whiplash injury can vary significantly, including neck or back pain and stiffness, numbness and tingling …
Ryan Carlisle Thomas is working on behalf of a plaintiff in an institutional abuse civil proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria. He alleges he is a survivor of child abuse by three former Christian Brothers:
Brother Edward Vernon Dowlan
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On 3 April 2023 the former principal of the Adass Israel School, Malka Leifer, was found guilty of child sexual abuse and rape by a jury in the County Court at Melbourne. Of the three complainant sisters, Ms Leifer was found guilty of offence…
PLEASE NOTE, RYAN CARLISLE THOMAS NO LONGER OFFERS FAMILY LAW SERVICES. FOR REFERRAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE LAW INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.
The decision to divorce is never easy and it can be parti…
RCT Law can assist survivors with claims involving school abuse and has done so for many years.
Sexual abuse by teachers, other members of school staff and peer on peer/student abuse is unfortunately common in Australia. Of all abuse survivor…
Our abuse law team can assist survivors with claims involving abuse in religious institutions or by people connected with those institutions, and has done so for many years.
There are various options that are available to resolve religious ab…
In this rapidly evolving digital age, where domain names, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, thriving apps, vibrant social media profiles, and burgeoning online ventures have become the norm, it's time to rethink traditional estate planning strate…
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