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26 March Time to empower courts to overturn unfair abuse settlements We urge the Attorney-General Jill Hennessy to bring legislation to Parliament to give the courts the power to overturn past unfair or unreasonable settlements. By Ian Dallas

22 March Tried everything to treat your chronic pain? 6 questions to ask about legally accessing medicinal cannabis Confusion remains about how patients can access medicinal cannabis and what legal issues may arise, especially if caught driving with it in their system. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

21 March How are multiple work-related concussions treated by WorkCover? Litigation for sport-related head injury is growing overseas, raising questions about how work-related concussions are treated by WorkCover in Australia. By Michael Burdess

14 March If you help your child and their partner buy a home, can you get your money back if they separate? If you lend money to a child and their partner to purchase a property but they later separate, can you claim some or all of your funds back from either of them? By Samuel Fung

8 March Pell appeal: How does the appeal process work? Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of child sexual abuse. He has sought leave to appeal and the court has set a date to hear the application. By Amy Olver

8 March Women in law – the past, present and future International Women's day aims to reflect on progress made and work to be done to achieve gender equality. We look at women in the legal profession in Victoria. By Madlaina Meister

5 March Sex abuse perpetrators should be struck from Victims of Crime process Survivors of sex abuse have already been traumatised so why should their perpetrator be involved with a victims application for assistance? By Sharon Barnes

5 March Which types of organisations can be sued for sex abuse? Ryan Carlisle Thomas has mounted common law damages claims against churches, foster care placements, governments, schools and many other organisations. By Alyssa Lewis

1 March Pell verdict: Have we learnt nothing from the Royal Commission? Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty and news and opinion sites are filled with commentary. Was his conviction fair and will he succeed on his appeal? By Ian Dallas

28 February Redundancy: Will an 'exit medical' affect my WorkCover claim? Can the results from an ‘exit medical’ be used by an employer to thwart any WorkCover claim lodged by a worker after they have accepted their redundancy? By Simone Welsh Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, with Jessica Steele

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

From time to time, we may also publish blogs authored by other staff members or guest bloggers. Where this is the case, it will be made clear. Any advice applies to Victorian State law as at the date of first publication. The information is a general guide only and is not a substitute for legal advice applicable to a user's own circumstances.

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Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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Penny Savidis Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Nadine Scarlett Practice Areas: Wills And Probate

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Jessica Steele Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims

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