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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.

Residents of other Australian States or Territories or countries are advised to seek legal advice from a lawyer practising in their own area, as laws may vary from region to region.

Recent Authors

Simone Welsh Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places

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Penny Savidis Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Jessica Steele Family And Relationship Law, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse

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Nadine Scarlett Wills And Probate

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Kate Malone Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workplace Injury And WorkCover Claims, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Injury In Public Places

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8 March Women in law – the past, present and future Today - March 8th - is International Women's Day. A day when we reflect on the progress made and work still to be done to achieve gender equality. In this blog, I take a look at the history of 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? Many will say that the experience only re-traumatises the survivor. By Sharon Barnes

5 March Which types of organisations can be sued for sex abuse? While the Catholic Church is currently in the spotlight for abuse crimes, the sexual abuse of children can occur in any number of institutions. Ryan Carlisle Thomas has mounted common law damages claims against churches, foster care placements and governments By Alyssa Lewis

1 March Pell verdict: have we learnt nothing from the Royal Commission? Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty, and the news and opinion sites are filled with commentary about the perpetrator. Was he unfairly convicted, will he succeed on his appeal, what will life be like for him in jail? By Ian Dallas

28 February Redundancy: will an 'exit medical' affect my WorkCover claim? There is no legal obligation on a worker who accepts a redundancy or is otherwise terminated from employment to attend an exit medical. Our concern is that the results from an ‘exit medical’ may be used by the employer to thwart any WorkCover claim lodged by a worker after they have accepted their redundancy. By Simone Welsh,Jessica Steele

26 February Pell running Church sex abuse scheme while abusing children Along with news of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction today for child sexual assault comes the astonishing realisation that at the time he was sexually abusing his young victims, he was also managing the Catholic Church’s response to child sexual abuse - the so-called Melbourne Response. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas

22 February What happens to my Facebook when I die? Our digital presence is rapidly increasing and with it our intangible, but real, digital wealth, creating growing complexities when making a Will. We look at how to undertake effective digital estate planning. By Nadine Scarlett

20 February UK child migrant compensation fund now open to Australia The British government has finally followed through on the recommendations of the Inquiry in the United Kingdom (UK), made in 2018, that child migrants sent to institutions in Australia and other parts of the world, should receive compensation. By Ian Dallas

15 February Tackling the 'back to school blues' as a separated family The back to school period can be a time of high anxiety for both kids and parents of separated families, particularly when family law issues come in to play. We look at why this is often the case. By Adele White

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14 February Workplace Sexual harassment – what are your legal avenues for redress? Victorian workplaces are regulated by both State and Federal anti-discrimination laws which are designed to prevent sexual harassment occurring and ensuring that victims have avenues for obtaining compensation. By Creon Coolahan

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