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9 May Are same-sex couples treated differently if they split up? Will the courts treat you the same if you have been in a same-sex/non-conventional but long-term relationship, as someone who was married, if you separate? By Emma Muse

8 May The 5 golden rules for when you should renew your Will Your Will, as a crucial part of your estate plan, should adapt to the progression of your life if constructed properly. We outline when you should renew a Will. By Nadine Scarlett

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2 May Workplace Investigations: Misconduct allegations and "performance issues" How to protect your rights if asked to attend a meeting related to allegations made by an employer or a co-worker of misconduct or alleged performance issues. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

1 May Can you bring a compensation claim for bullying at school? School bullying remains a problem, with an increase in students seeking remedy for the negligence of schools' handling of bullying resulting in ongoing injuries. By Amy Olver

17 April Can a sperm donor be a 'parent'? High Court to decide A recent case has brought into focus the definition of ‘parent’ when it comes to sperm donors. This is an area particularly relevant to the LGBTIQ+ community. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

17 April Workplace fatalities: Time to protect the whistleblowers Protecting workers who blow the whistle on dangerous workplaces is key to tackling the rate of workplace deaths. What protections are available for workers? By Ashleigh Kemp

15 April Taking legal control of a loved one’s affairs What happens when a person no longer has the ability to make responsible decisions about their personal and financial affairs because of a disability? By Rosalba Martino

8 April We welcome the Disability Abuse Royal Commission A Royal Commission will examine abuse and neglect occurring in a wide breadth of circumstances including institutions, schools, workplaces and the community. By Amy Olver

1 April How much weight does a waiver legally carry in a legal dispute? What are your rights if you have signed a waiver that you agree not to pursue legal action against a business or organisation if something goes wrong? By Peter Claven

29 March Does Pell's conviction change the landscape for civil claims? While the answer is not clear-cut, there is a shift in the landscape in this area of law whereby a survivors' testimony is more likely to be heard and believed. By Kate Malone

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Our usual Blog authors are lawyers employed by Ryan Carlisle Thomas and/or its associated entity, Stringer Clark.

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Simone Welsh Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Kathryn Papanikolaou Practice Areas: Superannuation TPD Insurance

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Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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