Legal Advice by Leading Lawyers

When it comes to Strata, no surprise in that the most fundamental question that needs determination is who owns what. If you get this wrong it can have major ramifications. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Theresa Khoury, Solicitor at Sachs Gerace Lawyers, discusses what you need to know about access orders in Strata. Reach out to Theresa and the team at Sachs Gerace: www.sglawyers.com.a...

There are far better ways to resolve disputes without litigation. This is particularly the case in conflict in the workplace. In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Partner of Delaney & Delaney, Fiona Kennedy on why mediation is a far more effective medium for resolving disputes than litigation.  You can reach Fiona at www.delaneyanddelaney.com.au Find Dan at www.lawbydan.com The Law By...

Thinking of Selling your business? There is so much involved and planning way ahead is crucial.  In this podcast, Dan talks with Sylvia Lopez, Business Lawyer & Director at Big Law You can reach Sylvia at www.biglaw.com.au Reach Dan at www.lawbydan.com The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-governm...

The sudden collapse of a Miami apartment block on June 24, 2021, killing more than 98 people, made headlines around the world and focused attention on the horrific consequences of unaddressed building defects. And of course, there have been numerous cases in Australia regarding building defects generally. In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, OMB Solicitors, Partner and Body Corporate Lawyer,...

It goes without saying that in the life of a strata manager the issue of cigarette smoking or second hand smoking occupies a significant amount of time. It of course imposes numerous issues, including fire hazards and can prove to be a nuisance to neighbouring tenants, as well as increasing property repair and cleaning costs.  So, to work out how lot owners are to handle these multitude of issues,...

You probably don't need me to tell you that for people involved in a dispute, be it family law, commercial law or wills and estates, that paying tens of thousands of dollars to lawyers, waiting possibly years to get to court and then having someone that knows very little about the full circumstances of your matter, make a final and binding decision is all a little non-sensical when the far ma...

Many family lawyers colloquially refer to the month of January as "Divorce month," so it begs the question, "why?"  In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with leading Gold Coast Family Lawyer and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly from OMB Solicitors on what prompts January to be such a big month for couples in trouble.   The Law By Dan network is all about enh...

If there are issues concerning your strata community or your strata manager, it might be time to look for a compulsory strata managing agent to get things back on track. But, what actually is a compulsory strata managing agent and how do you get one? In this podcast, Sachs Gerace Lawyers’ Partner, Anne Fernando , answers these questions. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility...

It goes without saying that surrogacy is complex. Often the first search people do when thinking of surrogacy is to find a surrogacy agency. It can be fraught with risk. In this episode of Law By Dan, Australia's leading surrogacy lawyer, Stephen Page gives you some useful information to help guide your way through the labyrinth.  The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to...

In this podcast, Bourke Legal Associate Melissa Arndell discusses how much can an injured worker receive from a workers’ compensation claim. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and advice. We also o...

For a number of years I had the great pleasure of working with Erin Brockovich on many catastrophic issues, one of which was Essure.     Many people may know what Essure is, but if you don't, it is a permanently implanted birth control device for women.    The story of this product is quite simply put, horrendous and Erin played a very active role in advocating for the removal of this device...

In this edition of the Sachs Gerace Lawyers podcast, Partner, Rebecca Moufarrege discusses what you need to know about changing by-laws in New South Wales . The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing legal information and a...

In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Mahendra Mohan from Big Law discusses what you should be aware of regarding the ongoing management of your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA). The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in provi...

When it comes to criminal law, one of the most commonly asked questions is what considered by the Court when sentencing. In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Elly Manoe, a Criminal Lawyer from Coutts about this very topic. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping...

In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Multi-Award Winning Surrogacy Lawyer, Stephen Page discusses the extraordinary case of Seto and Poon and what you should learn from it if you're considering surrogacy.  Pre-Order Stephen's book here: www.stephenpage.com.au The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (governm...

Plenty of people sell or buy properties with unapproved structures in NSW. Don't get caught out. Listen to this edition of the Law By Dan podcast with Christine Bassett from Coutts.  The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in pr...

In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with Sachs Gerace Special Counsel, Rebecca Moufarrege about what homeowners need to know about the pitfalls of building contracts in NSW. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessible and successful in providing l...

In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, BPC Lawyers Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist Scott Hall-Johnston differentiates minor and non-minor injuries and how this assessment is crucial to the extent of compensation you may receive for injuries sustained in NSW. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services...

In this edition of the Law By Dan podcast, Dan talks with leading NSW Strata Lawyer, David Sachs from Sachs Gerace Lawyers on some of his recent cases that his firm has been involved in that illuminate what can go wrong when legal advice is not sought early in disagreements concerning common property repairs in strata schemes. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal he...

When it comes to estate planning, it’s not uncommon for people to confuse a few very important roles. In this podcast, Estate Planning Solicitor Elise Jaques clears the differences among estate planning roles. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms and legal services (government and non-government) everywhere, helping them be more accessibl...

Unfortunately, it is sometimes the case, that injured workers not only have to worry about recovery but also, finding a new job because they have been sacked. In this circumstance, what are your rights? In this edition of Law By Dan, Dan talks with SEnior Associate, Jessica Prasser from Bourke Legal.  The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms...

Given the bad weather, water ingress issues are becoming increasingly commonplace when dealing with strata. In this edition of Law By Dan, Partner Anne Fernando discusses the obligations owners' corporations have when it comes to water ingress issues and other strata concerns in New South Wales. The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibility to legal help We work with law firms a...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you would know about the massive impact of both the Optus and Medibank Private data breaches. Those breaches have prompted the Commonwealth Government to propose a significant increase in penalties on those organisations engaged in serious or repeated privacy breaches to at least $50 million. It was $2.2 million. Needless to say, there are loads of less...

Sadly, thousands of Australians each year report some type of medical negligence. Accordingly, it begs the question, what is an actionable medical negligence claim? In this podcast, Dan talks with possibly Australia's most experienced medical negligence lawyer's, Courtenay Poulden, from Beilby Poulden Costello Lawyers in Sydney.  The Law By Dan network is all about enhancing accessibilit...

Here's a trap for young players and lawyers alike. In this podcast, Dan talks with Criminal & Traffic Lawyer, Lee Quinn from Hannay Lawyers on what happens to your car license if you have been charged with DUI of a water vessel (boat, jet ski etc). Short, sharp advice here from an expert! You can reach out to Lee at www.australialawyers.com.au or www.hannaylawyers.com.au The Law By Dan ne...