Despite drivers being careful and aware, there are many accidents on Australia’s roads every year, and in many cases, someone suffers a personal injury. It might be anything from a bruised neck to a life-threatening accident that has left the person paralysed, and if a third party was partially or fully negligent, then the injured […]
As you approach your new courses in law school, you will find that there are a few different types of legal writing that are suitable for various occasions. It is not entirely possible to set definitive rules that apply across all subject matters and cases. Still, there are some standards and guidelines that can be […]
COVID-19: Australian Federal Government introduces Coronavirus Economic Response Package As the world grapples with the global economic and health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Federal Government recently introduced a temporary set of regulations in the form of the Coronavirus Economic Response Package. The aim of the Package is to quickly absorb […]
A career in law enforcement comes with unknowns around every corner. The nature of the job requires meeting unpredictability on a daily basis. That unpredictability is compounded during states of emergency like the COVID-19 crisis. In this case, not everyone was prepared for a lockdown or economic shutdown – not even police. While it might […]
The situation on the U.S. roads is worrying if statistics are anything to go by. According to a survey conducted in 2019, an estimated 264 million vehicles play the U.S roads, a reason the U.S. ranks as one of the busiest countries considering the amount of road traffic. This huge number of vehicles registered on […]
If you’re involved in an occupational accident, you are likely to have a lot of concerns. One of the most important considerations is whether you’ll need a lawyer, or you’ll pursue the complaint by yourself. As not all cases need an attorney, but there are certain situations that require the advanced expertise of a lawyer. […]
There are many reasons why you might decide to sue someone. A few common reasons to sue include: Enforce a business or personal contract Recover damages after an accident Protect your property Get a divorce or dissolve a business partnership Replace a trustee Whatever happened that caused you to think about suing someone has probably […]
You can look both ways before crossing the street, cross only on a green light, and triple check right hand turns before stepping off the curb. When you’re driving, you can stop completely at stop signs and take your time turning right on a red light. However, sometimes that’s not enough to avoid an accident. […]
Entering into a legally binding contract is serious business. When you sign on the dotted line you willing acknowledge that you’ll uphold your end of the deal. This sounds so straightforward but contract law can be confusing so it’s good to know exactly what you’re getting into before you make the commitment. Using a contract […]
The evolution of mankind from cave to computer was accompanied by the formulation of certain rules which achieved the status of law. Initially some customs were developed between countries, and soon they forged into International Law. For centuries, it was believed that only states are the subjects of International law as there were two groups […]