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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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25.01.2022 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

25.01.2022 Free resources hub from Employsure for employers and employees during this unprecedented time. Fair Work Ombudsman

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 Does your organisation have a privacy policy? How should you collect and use data? Here are some tips: The Xfactor Collective - Social Impact Community Pro Bono Australia For legal advice, contact our office.

24.01.2022 Get your affairs in order or someone else will! Credit: news.com.au

23.01.2022 "PEXA enables us to deliver a positive settlement experience because the whole conveyance process is dramatically simplified, allowing for an easier, more relax...ed transaction from start to finish. It’s become very easy to see that electronic conveyancing is the way of the future with many advantages possible for us and our clients. - Leisa Godfrey, Conveyancing Manager O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers https://www.pexa.com.au//stress-free-settlements-thanks-to

23.01.2022 Advice for employers from Safe Work Australia regarding managing the risks from COVID-19.

22.01.2022 We accept instructions to represent and advise our clients in the many facets of civil law, including the formation of companies and trusts, partnerships and joint ventures, business transactions, property acquisitions, commercial and retail leasing, and commercial litigation. We offer the most comprehensive legal service in North Queensland in the highly specialised field of intellectual property, covering trade mark law, copyright, registered designs, franchise law, publishing, advertising, and trade practices.

22.01.2022 O'Reilly Stevens don't scrub up too bad! Thank you PEXA for having us at Ladies Day at the Cairns Amateurs

22.01.2022 We enjoyed tonight’s Tradelinked Cairns-PNG-Pacific event including guest speaker Janine Bowmaker, President Study Cairns and CEO, Banora International Group

21.01.2022 Another satisfied client at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers! [Congratulations Jennifer Cutler (Senior Associate, Commercial, Business & Property Law Division).]

21.01.2022 Historic Day at O’Reilly Stevens! We settled our very first E-conveyance. This is the future of property transactions and we are excited to be part of it!

21.01.2022 So you don't think you need legal advice... Do you know that registering a business or company name does not afford you protection against others using that name. #intellectualproperty #commerciallaw #businesslaw

21.01.2022 At O'Reilly Stevens, we are proud to be Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef. Join us!

20.01.2022 It is with great pride that we congratulate our paralegal, Zoe Frecklington on completing the very last exam of her Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University Cairns Campus yesterday! #winning

20.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 Featuring the newest addition to our criminal law team, experienced advocate and Criminal Lawyer, Michael Finch LL.B (Hons), LL.M

20.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Our eco-friendly reusable cups made from 50% rice husk fibre reduce waste! Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef

19.01.2022 Thanks to Andy from Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef for presenting to us today! Pictured here with Jacqui O'Reilly & our new reusable cups!

19.01.2022 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.

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 What if your YouTube channel was taken down? Copyright infringement allegations can present a real risk of this occurring. Australian Copyright Council US Copyright Office New York University acmadotgov Arts Law Centre of Australia

17.01.2022 In celebration of International Women's Day, featuring Dawn Fitzgerald and Amelia Roy, our newest additions. With significant conveyancing, commercial & business expertise between them, Dawn & Amelia have joined the Commercial, Business & Property Law Division in secretarial and conveyancing support. Amelia is also undertaking her law degree. We welcome them to the O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers family and wish them every success! James Cook University Cairns Campus Queensland Law Society Far North Queensland Law Association Inc. North Queensland Law Association Inc. The REIQ PEXA

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our Senior Associate, Jennifer Hartley - celebrating 10 years at O’Reilly Stevens today!

17.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 Great news for Queensland!!!

16.01.2022 What a great feeling it was to be able to bring forward a PEXA settlement today, for clients who urgently needed the property for a family member to self-isolate. Within 2 hours of the client calling, we had settled, and registration into the buyers names was effected within 20 minutes of settlement. And we never had to leave the office! #pexa

16.01.2022 Always hard to miss the antics of an OSL Melbourne Cup lunch! Lucky it’s for a wonderful cause and with great people! Pullman Reef Hotel Casino BDO Nth Qld Mortgage Choice Cairns Suncorp #pullmanreefhc #beanies4braincancer O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers

15.01.2022 'Tis the season

15.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 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 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!

15.01.2022 Do-gooder or Deviant? Intention matters in sexual assault. https://www.oreillystevens.com//713-do-gooder-or-deviant-i

14.01.2022 Our fundraising morning tea for animals affected by the bush fires was a success! Thanks to all who attended, donated, baked and helped! RSPCA Victoria Happy Travels Cairns BDO Nth Qld Grant Thornton GCG Accountants Cope Family Law The Will & All Great Adventures - Green Island and Great Barrier Reef Cruises Suncorp Gateway Media Group Cairns Calendar Cairns Real Estate Regan O'Neill Remax Cairns - Australia

14.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 In recognition of mental health week, YOU'RE NOT ALONE Beyond Blue Mental Health Australia Lifeline

13.01.2022 We're waking up from COVID-19 slumber, and WE'RE HIRING! See details.... https://www.oreillystevens.com//recruitment-news/563-crimi

11.01.2022 *Warning for all registered trade mark/IP right owners* - beware of fake renewal letters, fee requests & invoices If in doubt, contact your IP lawyer or relevant government office! IPONZ United States Patent and Trademark Office Japan Patent Office European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO Intellectual Property Office (IPO) For more information, refer to the IP Australia - Official & WIPO links below.... https://www.wipo.int/pct/en/warning/pct_warning.html

11.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 Our criminal law solicitor, Richard Whitla is out of the gate at a CRACKING pace for Movember #WhyWeMo https://mobro.co/13915443

10.01.2022 We couldn't Elf ourselves!! Merry Christmas from everyone at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers. We are closing at 1pm 21 December and re-opening on 2 January 2019. Safe holidays !!!

09.01.2022 Today is national R U OK Day. Make a difference and reach out to someone in need, whether it’s a friend, family member or colleague. You could change a life. https://www.ruok.org.au/

09.01.2022 O’Reilly Stevens gives a crap... Testing out these goodies as part of our eco-friendly mission! ***... Who Gives A Crap Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef The Last Straw on the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef - Queensland Government Containers for Change QLD Cairns Regional Council Straw No More Project Australian Marine Conservation Society Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Reef Restoration Foundation Fight For Our Reef Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Sea Turtle Foundation Plastic Pollution Coalition World Economic Forum UN Environment

09.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SECOND STIMULUS KEY MEASURES We are weathering the storm with our clients and the Cairns community through these turbulent times by providing as much helpful information as possible and rapidly adjusting to assist with practical and legal issues arising from this novel situation. Takeaways from the Government’s second stimulus package announced this morning:... Insolvency and bankruptcy laws relaxed for 6 months: minimum amount for creditor’s statutory demands and bankruptcy notices increased to $20,000 and time frames for responses extended to 6 months (from 21 days). Debtors declaring their intention to enter voluntary bankruptcy will be given an extension to the protection period (from 21 days to 6 months) during which unsecured creditors cannot take further action to recover debts. Directors will be relieved from personal liability for insolvent trading in the ordinary course of a company’s business for 6 months (criminal penalties still apply for dishonesty/fraud). Unsecured loans for SME’s of up to $250,000 over a 3 year period, with no repayments for 6 months and with lenders receiving a 6 month exemption from responsible lending obligations to hasten access to credit. SMEs and NFPs may receive payments of $20,000 to $100,000. The initial package has been enhanced to increase the wages withheld threshold to 100% with limits increased and additional payments introduced. Early access to super for individuals affected: $10,000 tax free this financial year and next financial year. Two $750 tax free payments to recipients of particular income support (they do not count as income). An additional $550 per fortnight for 6 months for recipients of particular income support, effectively doubling job seekers’ income support payments, with accelerated processing. For further information including eligibility requirements, see the link below and view the Fact Sheets therein. https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus Should you require legal assistance, we are here to help: 07 4031 7133 / [email protected]. Australian Treasury

09.01.2022 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

08.01.2022 FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT on two of our superstars, Sandra Lelkes and Ashleigh Collins - both work tirelessly in our commercial and criminal law divisions to provide excellent client care and support to our solicitors!

08.01.2022 There is nothing more rewarding than being able to help our clients through difficult times. Lovely to receive these gorgeous flowers!

08.01.2022 Are you a foreign investor looking to buy property in Australia? Read about important changes to the law at O'Reilly Stevens Lawyers ....

08.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 Thank you PEXA & the Cairns Post for featuring us on Saturday. We are proud to be able to offer a modern and beneficial e-conveyancing service to our clients.

07.01.2022 So you don't think you need legal advice... Have you protected your brand? #intellectualproperty #commerciallaw #businesslaw

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers can assist with the planning & preparation of: - Wills - Family, Discretionary or Testamentary Trusts - Enduring Powers of Attorney - Advance Health Directives... - Administering Deceased Estates *A Safe Custody service is available for all documents See more

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 Ways to minimise the risks of data leaving your organisation.

06.01.2022 Is there any such thing as a "traffic conviction"? Our Senior Associate, Michael Finch, takes a closer look at what it all means. Read more here https://www.oreillystevens.com//610-is-there-any-such-thin

05.01.2022 Looks like fun a fun event by Cairns Young Chamber - CYC Amazing Race Challenge

04.01.2022 COVID-19: Can it be raised in bail applications? Michael Finch, Senior Associate in our Criminal Law Division explores the possibility.... https://www.oreillystevens.com//623-covid-19-can-it-be-rai

03.01.2022 Are you a Legal Personal Representative? Has the accountant obtained the deceased's pre-death tax data? Changes afoot commencing 29 November 2019. Credit: Queensland Law Society

03.01.2022 Its been several years since the QLD Government overhauled organised crime laws & introduced a consorting offence. Now WA is set to introduce a tough offence of unlawful consorting. Queensland Parliament

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our local talent, Melia Benn! Melia is currently the only female aboriginal barrister practising at the private Bar in Queensland. Melia splits her time between chambers in Cairns and Brisbane. We look forward to working with Melia in the future.... https://www.linkedin.com/in/melia-benn-454232a5 https://www.griffithchambers.com.au/ Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland JCU: James Cook University, Australia The Australian National UniversityTrinity Bay State High School Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Inc. Far North Queensland Law Association Inc.Queensland Law Society North Queensland Law Association Inc. Queensland Government ATSILS LawRight Qld Justice Connect Australian Lawyers Alliance Law Council of Australia Women's Legal Service Queensland Caxton Legal Centre Australian Women Lawyers Cairns Post 7 News Cairns 9 News Queensland Courier Mail Financial Review Brisbane Times #auslaw #barrister #aboriginal #indigenous #justice #law #women www.qls.com.au/For_the_profession/First_Nations_People

03.01.2022 How we are managing COVID-19... O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers is committed to maintaining a quality legal service to all our valued clients during the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our staff members and clients who do need to attend at our office. Our criminal and family law services will operate in accordance with the relevant court guidelines which have been issued in response to the situation. Those guidelines are centred around d...ealing with urgent matters in certain circumstances. Most new and existing non-urgent matters will be adjourned for approximately 3 months. Procedures have been implemented to minimise personal court appearances. We will continue to offer representation and advice as matters move through the criminal justice process, albeit on a much slower time frame than previously enjoyed. Our property conveyancing services are still operating and in some cases can be completed electronically on the PEXA platform, thereby eliminating altogether any need for person to person contact in the settlement process. Our business, commercial and intellectual property services continue without disruption. In most cases, client meetings can be facilitated by teleconference or video conference. Similarly with Wills and estate matters, we can take your instructions and prepare documents with minimum need for face to face contact. We have implemented hygiene practices in accordance with the current government recommendations. Frequent contact surfaces such as counter tops, conference rooms and door handles are wiped with disinfectant several times during each day and after each meeting. Antibacterial hand sanitiser is available for use throughout the office. The well-being of our staff is paramount, with many of our solicitors having the ability to work from home should they become unwell or need to self-isolate. Our teams have sufficient depth of numbers and experience that operations can continue even if a number of our staff should fall ill and be unable to work at the same time. If you believe you require a face to face meeting with any of our staff, we ask that you first telephone our office. We will ascertain whether we can deal with your concern by a means other than a physical attendance upon our office. Should a physical attendance be unavoidable, we will first ask you to confirm that you have not returned or arrived from overseas in the last 14 days, and that you are not currently experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms. Be assured that at O’Reilly Stevens Lawyers will continue to offer quality legal advice in this time of uncertainty. Real People, Real Solutions.

02.01.2022 Introducing our new team member! Dale Treanor, Consultant Solicitor and Notary Public, joins our Commercial Law Division. https://www.oreillystevens.com/lawyers/dale-treanor

02.01.2022 Congratulations to our Michael Finch on achieving criminal law specialist accreditation! Michael is the only criminal law specialist in Cairns. https://www.oreillystevens.com//748-michael-finch-accredit

01.01.2022 Information for employees and employers regarding Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws from the Fair Work Ombudsman, updated 20 March 2020.