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11 July If I make a TPD claim, will it affect my super? Many people are reluctant to claim insurance benefits, such as TPD, which are attached to their superannuation fund because they fear it might jeopardise their super account. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
5 July Are civil and criminal sex abuse cases different? Does it matter? A civil claim for compensation for sexual abuse does not require going to court or lead to a criminal case. But a successful criminal conviction can assist a claim for compensation. By Alyssa Lewis
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29 June TAC clients to have improved claims process using myTAC app The client-focused myTAC app and web portal will improve a client’s ability to interact directly with the TAC, making it easier to self-manage TAC claims. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
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28 June Introducing Pathways to Change: A family violence strategy and resource guide Pathways to Change, developed with the support of the ANMF (Victorian Branch), addresses the prevalence of family violence our Family and Relationships Lawyers face on a daily basis. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
26 June Victoria taking the right steps to reduce violence and aggression against health workers Up to 95% of Victoria health care workers have experienced physical or verbal abuse, a new ad campaign by WorkSafe Victoria reports. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
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21 June Tram accident renews question - how safe are passengers on city trams? Every now and then as a lawyer, a case crosses my path where I become as frustrated as my clients at the constraints of the law and am equally baffled by the poor response from the offending party involved. By Dan McGlade
20 June Clarity on TAC powers for injured in DLZ v TAC Case The Victorian Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in a case that will have significant ramifications for those catastrophically injured in transport accidents. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
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19 June World Elder Abuse Day - Report responds to Family Violence and Financial Abuse of older people World Elder Abuse Day is a day for people and organisations around the world to recognise, respect and acknowledge the dignity and autonomy of older people, and protecting and safeguarding older people from abuse. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
16 June The Future of non-compete clauses in USA vs Australia A look at the increasing reliance of US based companies on non-compete clauses to restrain the post employment activities of workers, compared to Australia. By Ryan Carlisle Thomas
15 June Connellan v Murphy [2017] VSCA 116 On 22 May, the Supreme Court of Victoria's Court of Appeal invoked s27R to permanently stay proceedings relating to the alleged sexual assault of a minor in 1968. The decision is one that is cause for concern for survivors of abuse. By Amy Olver and Penny Savidis
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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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Recent Authors

Nadine Scarlett
Nadine Scarlett Practice Areas: Wills And Probate
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Jessica Steele
Jessica Steele Practice Areas: Family And Relationship Law, Road Injury And TAC Claims, Superannuation TPD Insurance, Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims
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Amy Olver
Amy Olver Practice Areas: Sexual And Institutional Abuse, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims
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Ross Inglis
Ross Inglis Practice Areas: Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims
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Sam Fung
Samuel Fung Practice Areas: Family And Relationship Law
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Dan McGlade
Dan McGlade Practice Areas: Road Injury And TAC Claims, Asbestos Exposure, Workers Compensation And WorkCover Claims
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