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25.01.2022 * BONUS EPISODE * In today's episode, hear two opposing views as Abraham Ghaleb and Daniel D'Onofrio discuss the contentious circumstances surrounding the recent Full Federal Court's decision on Dring v Telstra Corporation Ltd [2021] FCAFC 50 and what these circumstances mean for the future of employment law. Listen now on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xeCrIq ... Listen now on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3v84isg Prefer to read? https://bit.ly/33Fgpkw Don't forget to join the conversation by commenting below or emailing [email protected]

24.01.2022 Open your calendar and add this Friday the 23rd October at 10 am AEDT, Morning Tea with McInnes Wilson, where Michael Smith, Senior Associate, presents live via webinar: Offers to lease and the considerations for landlords and tenants. Register now: https://bit.ly/2FHPRqz

24.01.2022 Are you aware that the temporary measures to electronic execution have expired? Don't find yourself or your company in hot water. Find out what the expiration means for you today https://bit.ly/3b54Vey Insight from Chris Davis and Alfred Jackson

24.01.2022 Register now: https://bit.ly/3d5JI3U Join us in our LinkedIn event: https://bit.ly/3iFYVtJ Grab a coffee and listen to our next Morning Tea with McInnes Wilson, where Caitlin Connole will discuss the concepts of legal professional privilege and public interest immunity and provide some practical tips to government lawyers on how to avoid inadvertent waiver. ... Register now and earn half a CPD point.

24.01.2022 The only appointment you need to worry about tomorrow is this one! Join us at 12pm, 15 October, when two expert lawyers and one external IT specialist will present on: 1. How to create calm from chaos in 'transaction' due diligence;... 2. Two key payroll tax issues that should be on everyone's radar; and 3. How to avoid being sued for unsuspecting workplace safety breaches. Register now and earn 1 CPD point: https://bit.ly/2SRMJM1

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Salvatore Alvaro, in our Adelaide Office, for being listed as one of the leading lawyers in Doyle's Guide Defendant CTP and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance for South Australia. https://bit.ly/2KDe03Q #insurance #southaustralia #doylesguide

23.01.2022 For 30 years, McInnes Wilson Lawyers has proudly represented local government across an array of industries. Today, we continue that support, joining the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) at their 124th Annual Conference at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. With a focus on #NextGen Councils, we look forward to meeting members of the local government sector, new and existing, and discussing how we can all help navigate the challenges ahead in th...e wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. ? Be sure to follow us to: Be the first to know about our latest webinars See what we're doing in the community Hear about recruitment opportunities And more!

23.01.2022 An insured's attempt to claim compensation after their business burnt down suspiciously has failed. The case acts as a warning to insurer's to not rely on Wilful Act Exclusions in insurance policies. For more information, read Matthew Hunter's insight here: https://bit.ly/3y7JGTd

23.01.2022 Register for our upcoming webinar to hear from external presenter, Jeremy Collins, on managing business information in a digital world and how you can manage that information to get your business investor or sale ready. Earn 1 CPD point. Register now at: https://bit.ly/2SRMJM1

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our New South Wales team for receiving recognition as a Third Tier Leading CTP Insurance Firm in NSW for 2020. Please read on here: https://bit.ly/3fexVkE

17.01.2022 With a mission to keep families together when a child's illness turns life upside down, Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland Inc has helped change over 5685 family's lives through their accommodation services - and that's in the last year alone. To celebrate the announcement of our partnership for a Pro Bono Legal Clinic, we had the honour of welcoming CEO John Gilmour and his colleague, Fiona MacAnally, to our Brisbane office last Friday for a morning tea. During th...is morning tea, John made one key announcement that stood out to our staff. The truth is I have the best job in the world. Because every day I get to go to work and change people’s lives. At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we couldn’t be happier to now share this joy within our Pro Bono service partnership and Legal Clinic. A clinic run solely for families, residents, and staff of the house to access legal services during a time of need. To read more about the work Ronald McDonald House Charities does, you can visit their site at https://www.rmhc.org.au/about-us

17.01.2022 Have a clear calendar at 12 pm today? Why not join us for our Professionals Network Webinar and advance your professional development. Hear from Mylton Burns, Katie Worsnop, and Anthea Faherty as they present on: 1. The Traps of Buying/Selling Business or Shares;... 2. Attorneys Gone Rogue: The Red Flags You Need to Be Aware Of; and 3. How to Stop the Theft of Ip and Clients (if an Employee Leaves). Register now and earn 1 CPD point: https://bit.ly/34tVD7v Places are limited

16.01.2022 Register now and earn 1 CPD point: https://bit.ly/34tVD7v Already registered? Join us in our LinkedIn event: https://bit.ly/2GWcoQU The decision to undertake due diligence is often overlooked, undervalued, or treated as a 'tick' and 'flick' exercise. This can have significant cost impacts for buyers or sellers engaged in share sales or business sales.... Having an appreciation of the value and benefits of undertaking due diligence, including understanding the pitfalls and traps, can save your clients high costs and headaches in the long term. Join Anthea Faherty on October 13 as she discusses: the real commercial benefits for undertaking due diligence; the differences between buyer and seller due diligence; and what can be done in order to get the most value for money for your clients. Earn 1 CPD point. Registration is free.

15.01.2022 For 5.5 years, Nick Camphin has worked for our Corporate and Commercial Advisory team; working his way up the ranks from Law Clerk to recently appointed Associate. "Working and studying is something I think every law student should consider if given the opportunity. Yes, it’s hard work, but there is a vast difference between what you study and how you practise law the sooner you learn that, the better!" Wanting to see where a career with McInnes Wilson could take you? Chec...k out our careers page: https://bit.ly/2SWEHRO Want to hear more about Nick and his infamous broken pinkie? Read his article with the Queensland Law Society here: https://bit.ly/3k1BI6q

13.01.2022 With the holiday season upon us, we couldn't be happier to be donating $1500 alongside food and personal items to help support Hope Starts Here. Hope Starts Here offer a weekly feed at the Southport Community Centre, providing food and a social gathering space for homeless and those at risk. They also provide personal packs of toiletries and personal items. We are proud to be part of such a worthy cause and look forward to seeing the difference our donation can make on the lives of the homeless.

13.01.2022 It's feel-good Friday in our Brisbane office today, raising $575 in our charity raffle for Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia. That's $2070 return in social and economic value! Behind this 360% return sits a powerful story about the life-changing impact the Programs have on the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of seriously ill and injured children, families and communities, as well as the important contribution they make to the country’s health and education... systems. We couldn't be happier to support such a deserving charity. To read more about RMHC and the work they do, you can visit their site here: https://bit.ly/35QqsE8 To read about their Social Return on Investment, visit: https://bit.ly/2JbDDb4

13.01.2022 The NSW Court of Appeal has handed down a significant judgment in favour of businesses seeking cover for business interruption losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A must read for insurers and businesses alike. Read article: https://bit.ly/3pN1zTd Written by: Jack Fairweather and Matthew Hunter

12.01.2022 Stop right now. The work-life balance you've been looking for is here. To experience first hand why MCW was awarded Employer of Choice Winner 2020, we encourage you to view and apply for current job opportunities here: https://bit.ly/32tHPKi ... Your place in a law firm with a difference is waiting.

11.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday the 16th of December for our final webinar and seminar of 2020! Keeping in tune with the Christmas festivities, 3 of our wise (not old) presenters will cover 12 tax, super, and legal issues... 1. Ghosts of Christmas past Announced but yet to occur measures that accountants and lawyers and financial planners have been waiting for patiently (granny flat, taxation of sportspersons)... 2. Ghosts of Christmas present Risks of things that happen during holiday periods: notices, demands, claims, litigation etc. Rent deferral and the ATO's position with SMSFs Incapacity, family law and death over holiday periods 3. and Ghosts of Christmas yet to come The ticking time bombs of JobKeeper - insolvency reforms New tax advantages (Queensland duty restructuring changes) Super changes: 4-6 member funds, change in age for bring-forward contributions etc Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/6900469416537777679

10.01.2022 Sip, hip, hoorah! After what has been a very challenging year for all, it was great to take some time to come together and celebrate earlier this week. From Sydney to Brisbane, Adelaide to Maroochydore, Canberra to our colleagues celebrating à la maison style in Melbourne, we congratulate the efforts of our staff these past months and look forward to seeing more of our colleagues.

10.01.2022 Our Sydney team proudly participated in the annual Touch of Colour Event yesterday to raise money for Kidsxpress. KidsXpress is an organisation dedicated to changing the lives of children experiencing trauma through abuse, neglect, grief and other childhood traumas. The team were honoured to have the opportunity again to support Kidsxpress and help change young children's lives. Overall, the day was a great success. MCW stars of the day were Phil Ramsay and Joey Finianos. Special mentions to Tim McHutchison, Adam Abboud, Matt Foley, Keely Graham, Nancy Barakat, Holly Furphy and John Renshaw for their outstanding efforts. To learn more about Kidsxpress and how you can help, click here - https://kidsxpress.org.au/

10.01.2022 Congratulations Helen Driscoll for being elected as the 2021 Queensland Young Lawyers Vice President With aspirations to: Expand QYL's personal and professional-based development opportunities; Offer greater support to rural junior lawyers; and ... Further connect with other non-lawyering professional organisations, we can't wait to see the successes ahead for Helen and the organisation. If you're looking to join her and experience the next generation of QYL, you are encouraged to register for membership at https://bit.ly/34aczR5 Well done!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Carl Moseling in our Maroochydore team for receiving a Doyle's Guide Awards. Carl was recognised as a Leading Compulsory Third Party Insurance Lawyers (Defendant) Queensland, 2020. Please read on here: https://bit.ly/32iym8r

09.01.2022 It is Christmas season and after months of lockdown, your employees are ready to party but in a COVID-19 safe way of course! Grab a coffee and listen to our last Morning Tea with McInnes Wilson of the year, where Prue Bindon, Barrister Key Chambers, and Athena Cains, Principal, will discuss the employment issues that may arise in a COVID-19 Christmas party and how to manage the employment and safety risks associated with this COVID-19 season. Join us live on Friday the 20th of November from 9-9.30am QLD time, 10-10.30am daylight savings time: https://bit.ly/3nrVJ7z

09.01.2022 Risk for suppliers is on the increase as amendments are made to the Australian Consumer Law What do these amendments mean for your business? Find out from Andrea Hetherington, Jessica Bell, and Xavier Devlin now: https://bit.ly/2RgegJx

08.01.2022 Great to see our Canberra colleagues out and about together for the final Parliamentary Sitting of 2020 What a year!

08.01.2022 With client satisfaction at the forefront of our staff’s motivation, McInnes Wilson Lawyers keeps a supportive work environment at the forefront of theirs. Working hard to deliver nonstop opportunities, from our CLE program to unique Reach Your Peak offering, performance recognition to a healthy work-life balance, we are proud to have been recognised for our efforts, being named in the Australian Business Awards, Employer of Choice Award 2020. To see where MCW could take ...you, visit our Seek profile for all current opportunities: https://bit.ly/3ogEzuL To read more about the Employer of Choice 2020 award, visit the Australian Business Awards site here: https://bit.ly/31veUVo

07.01.2022 Congratulations to John Renshaw, Karen Bulluss and Tim Ceballos, in our Sydney Office, for being listed as recommended lawyers in Doyle's Guide for New South Wales Defendant CTP and Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Lawyers. Clients and peers have identified them for their expertise and abilities in the area of motor vehicle accident-related insurance matters in New South Wales. https://lnkd.in/gcPpv9r #insurance #sydney

05.01.2022 Sustainability is a key value and priority for our firm. This year, our firm completed the 2020 AusLSA Sustainability Report. This report brought to light some key achievements from the last three years;... 100% Return to work after parental leave; 100% Recycling of paper and cardboard; 27% Female partners, 54% female legal staff, and 86% female non-legal staff; 76kg of paper used per employee; 1.3t of net greenhouse gas emissions per employee. We endeavour to continue these efforts and ambition to pursue further results over the next three years. To view the full MCW Sustainability Profile, visit https://bit.ly/3r4iXDl

05.01.2022 Register now: https://bit.ly/2SRMJM1 Already registered? Join us in our LinkedIn event: https://bit.ly/3iFY2RH With a spike in work health and safety prosecutions occurring across Queensland, it's important that directors and officers understand the steps they need to take to protect themselves against prosecution.... By doing so, you will create safer working environments or all workers. Hear from James Christensen as he: breaks down what it means to exercise "due diligence"; and the steps you should be taking in order to promote safety in their organisation. Spaces are free but limited. Register now and earn 1 CPD point.

01.01.2022 At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them