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O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers

Locality: Cairns City

Phone: +61 7 4031 7133

Address: 59 Spence Street 4870 Cairns City, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.oreillystevens.com

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23.01.2022 Introducing our new team member! Dale Treanor, Consultant Solicitor and Notary Public, joins our Commercial Law Division. https://www.oreillystevens.com/lawyers/dale-treanor

20.01.2022 Failure to Perform - One of the most common problems experienced by businesses during COVID-19 is failure by parties to perform obligations. If you are uncertain as to your rights, or unable to resolve a dispute, we can tell you where you stand and ‘bat’ on your behalf. This law can be complex: we may need to construe terms of a contract or apply common law; we may need to identify a remedy outside of contract law, such as ‘restitution’. Rest assured we can help you in plain ...English. You can contact us by direct message, email or telephone on 07 4031 7133. Queensland Law Society Photo by Matthias Oben from Pexels

20.01.2022 We're waking up from COVID-19 slumber, and WE'RE HIRING! See details.... https://www.oreillystevens.com//recruitment-news/563-crimi

20.01.2022 Great news for Queensland!!!

20.01.2022 Do you know that once your design is ‘published’ (made generally known to the public), it is not currently registerable (for protection) in Australia? However, a draft Bill currently in the consultation phase, intends to amend the Designs Act to assist designers in a number of ways including adding a ‘grace period’. If you would like help registering your design, contact us at [email protected] or 07 4031 7133.... For more information about the draft bill, see the link below https://consultation.ipaustralia.gov.au//designs-bill-20/ IPAustralia Credit: Photo by Elijah Henderson from StockSnap

18.01.2022 Granny Flat Exemptions - Capital Gains Tax Our Consultant Solicitor, Dale Treanor, explains the proposed changes to capital gains tax as it applies to the granny flat. Read the article here https://www.oreillystevens.com//729-granny-flat-exemptions

18.01.2022 Are you a tenant with a commercial lease in place? Find out how your commercial lease could be affected during COVID-19. https://www.oreillystevens.com//659-commercial-leasing-pri

18.01.2022 Do-gooder or Deviant? Intention matters in sexual assault. https://www.oreillystevens.com//713-do-gooder-or-deviant-i

18.01.2022 We at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers are passionate about the work we do and equally about the relationships we form with our clients. We understand the role that we play in shaping someone's future and it is heart-warming to see the expressions of gratitude in our shared successes. Thank you and happy Friday.

18.01.2022 Criminal Law is not Immune from COVID-19 - You may have heard that significant fines made using emergency government powers have been issued in relation to breaches of COVID-19 rules. You may be surprised to learn that COVID-19 factors are relevant to sentencing, as well as other aspects of criminal law. We are not strangers to these situations in Far North Queensland. Being an experienced criminal law firm, we are across the latest cases and are dealing with these kinds of scenarios for our clients. We are here to help in difficult situations. You can contact us by direct message, email or telephone on 07 4031 7133.

17.01.2022 Having PEXA certified lawyers conducting your property conveyance will get you in your new home faster! Delays for paper conveyancing are now likely with the closure of the Qld Titles Office business counters during the COVID-19 crisis. This could mean weeks of waiting for your new property to be registered in your name. PEXA conveyancing is easy and instant! #Pexa

16.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that Alan Watkins BA, LL.B (Hons) has joined our Criminal Law Division as a Senior Associate. To speak with Alan or any of our criminal team, call us on 4031 7133 or visit Alan's profile on https://www.oreillystevens.com/lawyers/alan-watkins Alternatively, to find out about our criminal and traffic law services please follow the below link; ... https://www.oreillystevens.com/servic/criminal-law-division See more

16.01.2022 The OAIC has put together some great privacy guidance resources for businesses and some tips regarding protecting personal information online: https://www.oaic.gov.au/s/paw2020/ #paw2020 Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

15.01.2022 Taking Stock - While 2020 hasn’t gone to plan and many businesses hibernate or operate at reduced capacity, the time is ripe to adapt and STAND OUT. The most valuable business assets can include key people and goodwill (often consisting mostly of intellectual property). It’s important to secure copyright and trade marks, and implement licence agreements. Some due diligence may be necessary. If you would like help, we offer affordable solutions. You can contact us by direct message, email or telephone on 07 4031 7133.

13.01.2022 Communicating with your Solicitor: is that a reasonable excuse for not providing police access to your phone?...Find out more here....https://www.oreillystevens.com//624-communicating-with-you

10.01.2022 Sole traders, partnerships & companies/trusts in need of cash due to COVID-19? If you have at least one person working in the business, you can get a loan of up to 50% of wages which may include drawings, up to a total of $250,000. The QRIDA is delivering the assistance. Detailed guidelines regarding eligibility and process are available here (the link to the Guidelines is on the right of the webpage): http://www.qrida.qld.gov.au//queensland-covid19-jobs-suppo QLD Rural and Industry Development Authority

08.01.2022 Police Powers and Responsibilities Act "safeguard" provisions - an under-ulitised tool in the criminal lawyer's kitbag? Read more here..... https://www.oreillystevens.com//641-police-powers-and-resp

07.01.2022 Informal Wills During COVID-19 A Supreme Court of Queensland Direction made on 22 April, has given registrars authority until 30 September 2020 to dispense with physical witnessing requirements of wills, subject to satisfactory evidence. Informal wills can be arranged with the involvement of a solicitor and using video conferencing. We are more prepared than ever to meet your needs with respect to wills and other important documents, such as powers of attorney. You can conta...ct us by direct message, email or telephone on 07 4031 7133. The Practice Direction is available here: https://www.courts.qld.gov.au//0/646837/sc-pd-10of2020.pdf Queensland Law Society

06.01.2022 We are seeking a solicitor with 2-5 years post admission experience to join our criminal law division. The position involves case managing a large number of cr...iminal law matters at any one time, as well as appearances and advocacy in the Magistrates, District and Supreme Court jurisdictions in Cairns and surrounding regions where necessary. This role is suited to someone who is pursuing a career in criminal law practice, and has maturity and a strong work ethic. Duty lawyer accreditation would be an advantage, as the role will include duty lawyer roster work. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience, ongoing performance and loyalty. A start date in January 2021 is anticipated or possibly earlier by arrangement. Please forward your expression of interest to [email protected] or telephone 0418 766 503 for further information.

04.01.2022 Are your affairs in order? Our Wills and Estates lawyer, Jennifer Cutler can help give you peace of mind in uncertain times. Call to arrange a teleconference today... 40317133

04.01.2022 We are excited to announce that another bright & dynamic law graduate has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland. Ben Wilde is James Cook University, Bachelor of Laws graduate and his admission was moved last Friday by our very own Senior Associate, Alan Watkins. Congratulations Ben!

02.01.2022 Another satisfied client at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers! [Congratulations Jennifer Cutler (Senior Associate, Commercial, Business & Property Law Division).]

01.01.2022 Nervous wait for Tenants & Landlords... Our Associate, Kim Cousins highlights imminent COVID-19 relief & consequences from the model rules, and issues faced in Cairns and nationally, as well as avenues such as lease variation, frustration and force majeure: https://www.oreillystevens.com//616-a-nervous-wait-for-ten

01.01.2022 We enjoyed tonight’s Tradelinked Cairns-PNG-Pacific event including guest speaker Janine Bowmaker, President Study Cairns and CEO, Banora International Group