LEGAL ARTICLES

Most people who take alcohol inevitably tries once or twice to drive their vehicle while knowing that they should not be behind a wheel When this happens over several times, it is obvious that they will be caught in a police trap which will cause a lot of stress and complicate their lives unimaginably

Some people prefer to be low-key about their wealth and they do very few things to show how well-off they may be Others want everyone to know how wealthy they are and will go to extremes to flaunt what they can afford

Some of our clients who come to us may not realize that they have a traumatic brain injury For others, the warning signs may give them a creeping suspicion that the after effects of an accident are greater than they anticipated

British business is supporting an increasing number of small business owners, who hold a good proportion of many markets; the most noticeable being construction and internet services, but the realm of small business can include any sector However, while you may operate as an individual, it’s important for your business – both practically and legally – that you’re viewed as a company

No business starter likes giving up control to extra shareholders But the issuance of shares is a necessity of modern business, giving the person responsible for the actual running of the business the financing needed to make it into a success

Trying to find a good lawyer for anything is not always the easiest task in the world, but it can sometimes be even more difficult to find one when you or someone in your family has been injured Each personal injury lawyer is involved with this type of law for a variety of different reasons and some of them are considered leeches while others can sometimes be considered saviors

Public order offences deal primarily (but not exclusively) with regulating people’s behaviour in a public place Most of these offences are dealt with under the Summary Offences Act and these are the less serious offences

Only people who have developed life threatening damages because of motorcycle accidents know what it means to go through the harrowing experience This experience is very traumatizing and painful for most families

A spinal cord injury usually comes about as a result of a sudden or traumatic blow on the spine that either dislocates or fractures the vertebrae The damage usually takes effect immediately when the disc material and bone fragments tear or bruise the tissues, but the spine is not severed at this time

No matter how long you may be in business sometime during that tenure you will need to seek out a lawyer Attorneys do many different things than just solve problems for you

Although enlisting the services of a real estate lawyer means spending more money, there are many benefits that a home buyer or seller stands to benefit from in the process A qualified and competent attorney can help safeguard an individuals interests and ensure that the process is in strict adherence to the laws of the land

If you have been hurt in an accident, you should consider filing a claim to obtain compensation for your injuries Personal injury claims are available for anyone who is suffering from injuries, physical or psychological, due to the negligence of others

Boilerplate clauses are provisions that do not relate directly to the particular subject matter of a legal contract but set out the respective rights of the parties during the term of the agreement and, in some cases, after the agreement is terminated They are standard clauses drafted using commonly used and understood language, whose function is to save legal drafters time

Relationships play a big part of a person’s life The connections that have been established throughout the times of meeting and interacting with other people can be a mix of the good and bad experiences

What the law states Section 249B of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states that: (1) If any agent corruptly receives or solicits (or corruptly agrees to receive or solicit) from another person for the agent or for anyone else any benefit: (a) as an inducement or reward for or otherwise on account of: (i) doing or not doing something, or having done or not having done something, or (ii) showing or not showing, or having shown or not having shown, favour or disfavour to any person, in relation to the affairs or business of the agent’s principal, or (b) the receipt or any expectation of which would in any way tend to influence the agent to show, or not to show, favour or disfavour to any person in relation to the affairs or business of the agent’s principal, the agent is liable to imprisonment for 7 years

What the law states Section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) states that: (1A) A person of or above the age of 18 years who supplies, or who knowingly takes part in the supply of, a prohibited drug (other than cannabis leaf) to a person under the age of 16 years is guilty of an offence

Fortunately for us, humans have a hard casing around one of the most important part of the human body, the brain The skull is there to protect from brain injury and trauma that can cause a person to lose so many different functions that make life normal on an everyday basis

It seems to only happen at the worst times, you are late for work, rushing to pick up the kids, or late for an appointment and suddenly you hear a siren, see lights, and know you have been caught People are pulled over every day for speeding or some other traffic violation, but not all of them drive away with a ticket

Winter 2010 has started with a bang The coldest November in 17 years has reminded us that, although a rarity, extreme winter weather can and does affect the UK

Spinal injuries are unlike almost any other form of serious injury While there may be an element of ‘recovery’, the truth is that most spinal injury victims face some fundamental changes in their life after the accident

The aftermath of a serious accident can be a traumatic time for both the victim and their family, especially if the injuries include a serious brain trauma Whereas many injuries heal after time, the consequences of a serious brain injury can last a lifetime

If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s now much easier to claim compensation to recompense you for your suffering, time taken off work and even specialist medical treatment such as physiotherapy But if your accident is a little more serious than just a case of whiplash caused by a low-speed collision, the process of claiming compensation is only part of the story

Charges of assault are one of the most common that are laid in NSW Being charged with such an offence must be taken seriously as severe penalties can be imposed such as fines, good behaviour bonds, imprisonment, weekend detention and community service orders

Section 75(2) of the Family Law Act allows for several to be taken into account along with contributions of any sort made by each spouse The entire list is as follows: • The age and state of health of each of the parties • The income, property and financial resources of each of the parties and the physical and mental capacity of each of them for appropriate gainful employment • Whether either party has the responsibility of care or control of a child of the marriage younger than 18 years • Commitments of either party to supporting himself/herself and a child • The responsibilities of either party to support any other person • The eligibility of either party for a pension, allowance or benefit (set out in laws of the Commonwealth or States, includes any superannuation fund) • Reasonable standard of living in all circumstances • Whether payment of maintenance would allow a party to increase their earning capacity by undertaking an educational course or training • The effect of any payment on the ability of a creditor of a party to recover a debt • The extent of contribution to the income, earning capacity, property of the other party • If either party is cohabitating with another person, the financial circumstances of this • The need to protect a party who wishes to continue that part’s role as a parent • Terms of any orders made in relation to the property of the parties or vested bankruptcy property • Any child support that a party to the marriage has provided or might need to provide in the future • Terms of any binding financial agreement that need to be taken into account

In calculating the asset pool, there must be full and frank disclosure by all parties as to the assets they possess, whether they be tangible or intangible, in Australia or overseas Rule 13