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25.01.2022 Today's Health and Wellbeing Week activities took us for an early morning beach walk and later we took a 20 minute break for meditation by the lake @ Gold Coast, Queensland

24.01.2022 Life should be filled with sun, surf, fun times, family, ambition, aspiration, and abundance. But life, like most journeys, is sometimes not always smooth sailing. There are choppy waters, challenges, hiccups, and detours along the way. For 50 years we’ve been your defence and offence. A home to many who seek legal expertise but also a trusted base to launch from with confidence. We’re your lawyers for life. mba-lawyers.com.au

24.01.2022 Channelling a bit of Anchor Man for their Movember photoshoot today. Partners Matt, Duane and James are in the final week of Movember to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health. We’d love you to support the team by donating here for this worthy cause. #movember https://buff.ly/3frIwsS

24.01.2022 MBA Lawyers is proud to sponsor the New Wave Accountants corporate golf day today at Palm Meadows Golf Course in Carrara. Our Partners Clayton Glenister, Duane Williams, Steph Murray and Matt Windle were more than happy to fly the flag for the firm on the green.

23.01.2022 Read about what can happen if a lot owner breaches a body corporate by-law in our article which is featured in the first QLD Strata Magazine produced by Look Up Strata. #bodycorporate #bodycorporatelaw

23.01.2022 What do the Loch Ness Monster and statutory easements have in common? Well, nothing really. But they do share this same issue: whether they even exist. When it comes to Body Corporate Law, whether a statutory easement exists in favour of a lot owner or body corporate, much like the Loch Ness Monster, is hotly contested, and often misunderstood by practitioners in this area. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal recently heard an appeal from a lot owner that argued he should be able to install the compressor of his split-system air conditioner on common property because the legislation gave him a statutory easement to do so. The Tribunal disagreed and said that a statutory easement did not exist in his favour in that circumstance. Our body corporate expert Brendan Pitman explores this further in our recent blog.

23.01.2022 We’d like to congratulate Brooke and Naomi who were both named as finalists in the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards. Read more about their success in our news article: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/mba-lawyers-recognised-in-lawye/

22.01.2022 What a great way to finish our Health and Wellbeing Week activities than by getting creative with The Sweet Fine Artist Studio

22.01.2022 Back by popular demand, the MBA Choir made a comeback during this year's Health and Wellbeing Week. How great do they sound after just one hour of practice!

21.01.2022 At MBA Lawyers, we believe that a good set of terms and conditions reflect the flavour of your business while protecting it at the same time. I bet you’re thinking to yourself, that no one actually reads those subject to our terms and conditions disclosures, do they? Wrong. We do and you should too. While sometimes business owners think they are limiting the recourse that customers can have against, them the wording they use may be imposing unnecessary obligations on them ...to their absolute detriment. As a business owner, when was the last time you had a good read of your terms and conditions statement? Read more: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/do-you-read-the-fine-print/

20.01.2022 A very spooky themed morning tea today thanks to our litigation team

19.01.2022 Thanks to the Institute for Glycomics for taking us on a tour of its facilities and highlighting the amazing research being undertaken right here at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. At MBA Lawyers we are proud supporters of the Institute and today we team up with Sanctuary Cove Country Club and Southport Sharks to raise money for men’s cancers. With 1.3 million new cases being diagnosed each year worldwide of prostate cancer we hope our contribution will help fund the Institute’s research, which aims to combat the poor levels of misdiagnosis by creating a more thorough and accurate diagnostic test to aid in the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

19.01.2022 Would your family know what you want and who you’d like to take care of you, at a time when you are no longer able to tell them? Making your wishes known by creating or updating your Will, setting up an Enduring Power of Attorney and making an Advance Health Directive, is important to ensure you have the necessary plans in place for your future. Earlier this month Queensland Law Society promoted Wills Week to ensure that everybody over the age of 18 had a valid, up-to-date Will in place. Here at MBA Lawyers we’d like to make this convenient for you. Download our editable Estate Planning Guide, fill it out at your own pace and send it back to us when you’re ready. https://mba-lawyers.com.au/resources/estate-planning-kit/

19.01.2022 Today we kicked off our third annual Health and Wellbeing Week at MBA Lawyers. We enjoyed a delicious morning tea from Fingers & Forks, followed by an inspiring session with clinical psychologist Cliff Battley Bully Proof on Harnessing the Power of Optimism. We then grooved into the afternoon with a Zumba class with Zumba with Shantelle. The team are also focusing on goal setting, sharing healthy recipes, and getting moving with a 10,000 steps challenge during the week.

19.01.2022 Worried about having to see a lawyer? Are you concerned about how much it will cost? These questions are very natural and are reasons for people often avoiding the engagement of a lawyer, even in situation where such engagement would be of high practical value. To help you navigate this space our Partner Mitchell Clark has put together four key points on how to engage a lawyer and save money. https://buff.ly/3p0I9Jj

18.01.2022 Today is Administrative Professional’s Day! A day that recognises the very important role played by the administrative professionals in today’s business world. Today, and every day, our amazing support staff at MBA Lawyers help our whole team succeed in every way. We would not be the law firm we are after our 50 years on the Gold Coast without our dedicated team of admin, paralegals, legal secretaries, and other support staff

18.01.2022 Thanks Griffith University and Griffith University Alumni for featuring our Partner James Rayner in the Griffith News this week. https://news.griffith.edu.au//alumnus-leads-new-era-of-su/

16.01.2022 Lot owners breaching body corporate by-laws is a common problem that body corporates often face. MBA Lawyers recently solved this problem for a Gold Coast body corporate when our Associate Brendan Pitman successfully ran one of the first court cases in Queensland which resulted in an administrator being appointed to oversee the demolition of an unapproved established sunroom. The lot owner was also ordered to reimburse thousands of dollars to the body corporate and pay any ...costs incurred by the appointment of an administrator. Watch how this case unfolded or read more at: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/can-a-lot-owner-get-away-with-b/

16.01.2022 We're proud to sponsor such an important initiative. Please register online and act now to help prevent domestic violence.

16.01.2022 The MBA Lawyers team had a great afternoon playing barefoot bowls on Friday to round out the week! Our lawyer Brooke leads the way with the first bowl of the evening. #latergram #mbalawyers #socialclub #goldcoast #goldcoastlawfirm #barefoot @ Broadbeach Barefoot Bowls

16.01.2022 It's been an exciting month at MBA Lawyers with the launch of our new branding, featuring in the media and celebrating 50 years in service. Here's a little behind the scenes look at what's been going on.

16.01.2022 Keeping your business and personal affairs up to date can seem like a time-consuming task, but it doesn’t have to be. We offer all new clients a personal and business health check to assist in identifying where your business and/or personal affairs may need tidying up. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, your situation may have changed, therefore now is a good time to become more prevalent and ensure you’re prepared for the future. Download our Legal Health Check Questionnaire to get you started. https://mba-lawyers.com.au//your-legal-health-check-quest/

15.01.2022 The do-it-yourself trend and the internet have made writing your own Will seem like an easy way to get your affairs in order. But it's not as simple as it seems and there is no substitute for proper advice from a qualified lawyer, no matter how straight forward you think your affairs are. What appears to be a cost-effective solution can be financially and emotionally draining for those you leave behind should a home-made Will go wrong. Here we give you five reasons why a DIY will is a bad idea. If you would like to know more visit us here: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/5-reasons-you-shouldnt-risk-a-d/

15.01.2022 What does the ‘MBA’ in MBA Lawyers stand for? It stands for McDonald Balanda and Associates. MBA Lawyers was established in 1970 by John McDonald. In 1979 Rob Balanda joined the firm and became partner in 1980. Our first office was in the TAA building in Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise and then we moved to Appel Street in Surfers Paradise. We called Surfers Paradise home for 37 years before moving to our purpose-built premises in Varsity Lakes in 2007. Today we hold the tradition of MBA Lawyers in our hearts but we’re also proud to have expanded our expertise into many areas of law. https://buff.ly/2GN5g9I

14.01.2022 Have you met our Commercial Litigation Partner? Duane Williams advises on all manner of commercial disputes, combining his industry knowledge with strong legal, technical and dispute resolution skills to deliver commercial and cost-effective solutions for his clients. In his spare time, Duane can be found with his wife and two boys enjoying local surf breaks, or in the grandstands cheering the Gold Coast Titans at home games. More about Duane: https://buff.ly/3mtjNGl

12.01.2022 Enormous increase in penalties for workplace fatalities is adding extra pressure to employers. Bosses can now be sent to jail for 25 years and the employer company fined up to $16.5M. Our personal injuries expert Mitchell Clark says a culture of compliance in the workplace will be key to moving forward in business. Find out what you can do to protect your business at https://mba-lawyers.com.au/employers-face-tougher-penalties/

11.01.2022 A recent Fair Work Commission decision has upheld the termination of an employee for not getting a Flu Vaccination. Read our latest news article by Employment Law expert Sewar Mitanis and Managing Partner Clayton Glenister about this matter: https://buff.ly/3uS8IU4 #fluvaccination #employmentlaw #industrialrelations #humanresources

10.01.2022 Meet James and baby John! James is a Partner at MBA Lawyers and head of our Property team. His expertise in national and international property law sets him apart from other lawyers on the Gold Coast. James has experience with multiple top tier law firms working on a range of billion-dollar commercial projects. His projects include advising in relation to the development and retail leasing for Dubai’s $1.5B Meydan One Mall project, acting for APLNG in relation to its $23B Queensland gas project, including development of a gas processing facility at Curtis Island, Gladstone, and acting for Sunland on its luxury Brisbane development, Abian. When James isn’t working he enjoys spending time with his family at the beach and watching the odd game of cricket and rugby. https://buff.ly/3nkz255

07.01.2022 We’d like to congratulate Tessa Calver-James on her recent promotion to Senior Associate. Tessa’s expertise includes body corporate law, corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions. Known for her immaculate attention to detail, Tessa delivers accurate advice to her clients and ensures their transactions are carried through smoothly. We’re also excited to announce that Tessa also welcomed her first child Sunny to the world last month. We look forward to Tessa joining us again when she returns from maternity leave.

07.01.2022 Our Managing Partner Clayton Glenister shares his best advice for aspiring lawyers in Bond University's Blog. Listen to your client, to your colleagues and to your supervisors because even after 20 years I’m still learning new things and developing new skills every day. Read more in the Bond Blog. https://bond.edu.au//managing-partner-shares-his-best-advi

07.01.2022 Our construction law expert and special counsel Peter Waller has advised Project Bank Account changes will cover more projects and subcontractors with laws changing to protect payments to contractors and reduce the administrative burden for head contractors. Read the details in his newest article on our blog: https://buff.ly/2StH3e3

05.01.2022 Insurance companies could be forced to pay out thousands of dollars to business who were affected COVID-19 after today. Businesses, who purchased business interruption insurance were previously excluded from making COVID-19 related impact claims. However, today the NSW Court of Appeal rejected the insurance industry’s argument that policies did not cover COVID-19 losses. The decision comes after some insurers repeatedly expressed confidence to their shareholders that pandem...ic exclusions would stand, despite the fact that many referred to an expired Act of Parliament. Read more about what this means for your business in our blog post.

04.01.2022 Yesterday the Morrison government delivered its 2020-21 budget, promising significant funding towards family law and family relationship services. The main takeaways include: 1. $2.5m over two years from 2020-21 for federal family law courts to maintain specialised court lists for urgent matters arising as a result of COVID-19. 2. $132.1m over 4 years from 2020-21 to expedite the handling of family law matters and other matters in the Federal Circuit Court. ... 3. $4.8m has been provided for the Family Violence and Cross Examination of Parties Scheme, which helps protect victims of family violence in family law proceedings and $1.8m towards implementation of the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme which allows for nationwide registration and enforcement of state-made domestic violence orders. 4. $7.7m over 4 years from 2020-21 for works to improve the safety and security of the Rockhampton and Launceston Federal Circuit Court buildings. Read what our Senior Associate Joelene Seaton thinks of these budget promises and what this means for family law and family relationship services here: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/budget-impact-family-law/

03.01.2022 Next time you’re commenting on social media you might want to think twice about what you write. This month a Queensland Court ordered two keyboard warriors to pay a combined $150,000 for 10 defamatory online posts they made against a wedding planner. MBA Lawyers social media and defamation expert Matt Windle says this ruling has the potential to open the floodgates when it comes to social media smear lawsuits. ... Read more about the case and what you need to know about defamation and social media in our blog.

03.01.2022 Do you receive our newsletter? You can read our May edition here: https://buff.ly/3eSj13N This month, we are so excited to announce we can now serve you better with two office locations across south-east Queensland! Brisbane law firm White Jordin Lawyers and its team has officially joined MBA Lawyers as part of MBA Group. This year, our 51st year on the Gold Coast, we have grown our teams across all departments including Personal Injuries and Compensation, Family Law, Estate... Planning Law, Property, Litigation, Employment Law and Industrial Relations as well as Corporate, Business and Commercial Law. We are here to help you grow your business and ideas, buy or develop property and overcome a stressful situation in any area of your life. We are proud to be your lawyers for life and look forward to helping you from our head office in Varsity Lakes or in our new North Quay office. You can call us anytime on 07 5624 1111 or fill our our contact form here: https://buff.ly/3vUNF3J and we will put you in touch with the right lawyer in our team for your situation.

03.01.2022 Have you spotted our newly branded car scooting around the Gold Coast yet? Keep an eye out, you can't miss it.

02.01.2022 Selling your property is an exciting milestone, so you’ll want to make sure the process is as smooth as possible. This includes engaging a property lawyer who you cannot only trust but one who have the legal knowledge to protect your best interests. Here’s your legal guide to selling a property.

02.01.2022 We’re proud to have sponsored the Varsity Against Violence virtual event today, which aimed to start a conversation around Domestic Violence prevention. #StandTogetherCoffeeTogether #VarsityAgainstViolence

01.01.2022 Domestic and family violence is a complex and pervasive issue it is never acceptable. Everyone deserves to feel safe in public and at home. Unfortunately, during the holiday season domestic and family violence is reported to increase. In Queensland help is available for people affected by domestic and family violence online, over the phone or in person. You can find support options at www.qld.gov.au/dfvsupport. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for the Police. If you are thinking of separating from your spouse or partner and unsure what to do first from a legal standpoint, read our tips on how to prepare for this unsettling time: https://mba-lawyers.com.au/are-you-separating-from-your-sp/

01.01.2022 Meet Joelene! She’s our newest Partner at MBA Lawyers and head of our Family Law Department. Joelene’s personable approach to family law matters and advocacy for alternate dispute resolution practices sets her apart from other lawyers on the Gold Coast. As a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Partner at MBA Lawyers, she has extensive experience in all facets of family law including parenting matters, property and financial disputes, de facto and s...ame sex relationships, and financial agreements. Complementary to her practise in family law, Joelene also advises clients in relation to wills and estate planning matters. When she’s not assisting the Gold Coast community through family law issues, you’ll find Joelene spending time with her own family and hitting the running tracks along the city’s stunning beachfronts. Joelene believes that a work life balance is the key to a successful career and family life. Find out more about Joelene: https://buff.ly/3ag6iaA

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01.01.2022 Refreshing your first aid knowledge is always important. Thanks to First Aid Accident & Emergency for being part of our Health and Wellbeing Week.

01.01.2022 How are spending your #queensland public holiday today? Here on the #goldcoast we love our beautiful beaches and great weather.