Family Law - Cohabitation Agreement Pursuant To Section 285 Of The Property Law Act 1958 (vic.)

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Michael Pickering - LAC Lawyers)

Partners and spouses will be aware of the 3 types of financial agreements under the Family Law Act (Cth.). These financial agreements are as follows: - Pre-Nuptial Agreements (Section 90B) - Post-Nuptial Agreements (Section 90C) - Post-Divorce Agreem...

Paternity Rights And Challenging The Obligation To Pay Child Maintenance (Victoria)

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Michael Pickering - LAC Lawyers)

Mothers and fathers have a duty to maintain their children even if they have never lived together. This duty continues until the child reaches the age of 18, unless the child is able to support him or herself before that time, or marries, or is adopt...

How do I get paid if I can't work after a car accident in Minnesota?

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Todd A Johnson)

Minnesota's no-fault law affects many aspects of car accidents for those who have Minnesota car insurance. Under this law, if you are injured in a car accident, your own car insurance pays for your lost wages up to $20,000. There is a weekly maximum ...

How to get medical bills paid in a Minnesota car accident.

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Todd A Johnson)

One of the first concerns of many people involved in a car accident in Minnesota is how are my medical bills going to be paid? The answer is, your no fault benefits. But what is no fault? What is no-fault? Minnesota has adopted a law known as no-fau...

What do I have to prove to sue someone for a car accident in Minnesota

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Todd A Johnson)

Minnesota has adopted a law known as no-fault that affects many aspects of car accidents in Minnesota. One of these is the requirement that a person involved in a car accident in Minnesota must meet certain thresholds before they are allowed to bring...

The Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW)

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Frank Egan - LAC Lawyers)

The Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) commenced operation on 15 August 2005. The Act represents a major progression in the regulation of civil litigation in NSW. For the first time in history civil proceedings in the Supreme, District and Local Courts a...

Building And Town Planning Permits

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Michael Pickering - LAC Lawyers)

LAC Lawyers Pty Ltd is engaged in a substantial domestic building dispute in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ("VCAT") in Melbourne which involves a claim in excess of $1,800,000.00. Essentially, the case raises the inter-relationship ...

Litigation - The Importance Of Adequate Insurance

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Michael Pickering - LAC Lawyers)

Professionals are always at risk of being sued for loss or damage caused allegedly by mistake, omission, negligence or other error. The range of claimants is virtually endless. Today's client may well be tomorrow's plaintiff/applicant. This article s...

Trade Secrets Experts: Two Circuits, Two Outcomes

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Robert Ambrogi)

Author's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. Two recent rulings from federal circuit courts reviewing expert testimony in trade secrets cases reached very different results, with ...

Patent Ruling Turns an 'About' Face

(Wed Mar 7th, 2007, by Robert Ambrogi)

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. What is the meaning of the word "about" when used in a patent? The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals confronted that elusive question i...