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Ex-Cyclone Alfred may have gone, but as residents recover, essential workers are still placed in hazardous conditions to ensure people can resume their daily lives. One of the poignant impacts of ex-Cyclone Alfred has been storm conditions and flooding, affecting those employees who work outside or need to travel as part of their work or even to just get to their place of employment. Employers are best advised to remember they have a responsibility to ensure that their workers are safe and not exposed to risks if they are undertaking any work during this period. Safe Work Australia gives employers guidance on the managing the risks of working in hazardous weather. If you do suffer a workplace injury, make sure you immediately notify your employer as that can make or break your WorkCover claim. Read more from Attwood Marshall Lawyers' Compensation Law Senior Associate, Henry Garrett below. https://lnkd.in/gy_3Qph4

Many older Australians have a deep fear about moving into aged care and are unaware of the options available to help them remain at home for longer. Earlier this month, an elderly married couple was found deceased in their Miami home, allegedly a murder-suicide. A note left behind outlined their concern of being moved into a residential aged care facility. Their daughter had allegedly planned to relocate them from their Gold Coast unit to a residential care home in Victoria due to their declining health. Attwood Marshall Lawyers' Accredited Aged Care Professional and Paralegal, Bindy Marshall has written about the importance of supported decision-making in aged care, in her latest blog. Supported decision-making has been a key focus in aged care reforms, aiming to uphold the rights of older adults – especially those with cognitive decline – by involving them in decisions about their future. Click below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/guAwrGR6

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has not yet hit land in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, but it has already started to wreak havoc, lashing coastal towns along the border of the two states. High winds, heavy rains and dramatic swells are expected to cause widespread flooding and destruction to people’s lives and properties. Many people are already worried about claim disputes with insurance companies when the clean up starts and they need to rebuild their homes and businesses. Attwood Marshall Lawyers Commercial Litigation Partner and NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Dispute Resolution, Charles Lethbridge, has written a blog outlining what to do if you suffer loss as a result of a natural disaster, but your insurance provider rejects your claim. Read more from Charles below https://lnkd.in/gTDHKUwE

As Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, many people will not just consider the practical precautions they can take to prepare for the storms, but also contemplate if they are fully protected by their home and building insurance should they need to make a claim in the aftermath of the extreme weather event. The timing of Cyclone Alfred coincides with the three-year anniversary of another extreme weather event; the floods which devastated Lismore, the small NSW town on the border with Queensland. After the waters had receded in Lismore, many residents reported facing an up-hill struggle to restore their homes, faced with protracted battles with their insurers. Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Commercial Litigation Partner, Charles Lethbridge has written an opinion blog reflecting on the anniversary of the floods, the federal government’s inquiry into insurers’ responses and how insurance companies can better support policy holders to rebuild what they have lost. Click below to read Charles’ blog https://lnkd.in/gHRfnPrz

Today is the start of the working week for many people and sadly for some, that can mean experiencing unfair treatment in the workplace. If you feel this is happening to you or someone you know, let us help. Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Commercial Litigation Senior Associate, Jade Carlson has written an article to help you understand if you have a claim for unfair dismissal or are covered by the 'general protections' provisions of the Fair Work Act Losing your job or facing unfair treatment in the workplace can be stressful and a big interruption to your life and livelihood. Australia’s general protections laws exist to ensure that employees are not dismissed or mistreated for unlawful reasons. Read Jade’s article on our website, here https://lnkd.in/g4cdXNaA

Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Estate Litigation Partner, Lucy McPherson, was recently invited to speak on The Australian's renowned, true crime series, the ‘Bronwyn Podcast’ with Hedley Thomas. The Bronwyn Podcast investigates the disappearance of 31-year-old Bronwyn Winfield from Lennox Head. Bronwyn was a devoted mother of two young girls and was going through a painful separation from her husband, Jon Winfield. Jon has always maintained Bronwyn just went away and denies any wrongdoing. He is the executor and trustee of her estate. Lucy spoke with National Crime Correspondent, David Murray, for episode 23; Will Power. The podcast questioned whether Jon breached his obligations as executor of the Will of another woman, Beverley Brooker, who left him a multimillion-dollar inheritance, by delaying a payment to a second beneficiary. Lucy explained if it was Jon Winfield's responsibility to inform other beneficiaries that Beverly had died and that her cousin was a beneficiary. Lucy said, "It is the executor's obligation to ensure that all beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to under the Will, and this is part of the executor's responsibility to administer the estate in accordance with the law and in accordance with the terms of the will." "The Supreme Court has the ultimate oversight to ensure that executors and trustees act appropriately and in accordance with their legal obligations and their duties." To listen to Lucy’s interview on the Bronwyn Podcast, click https://lnkd.in/gjmR7qrj

Attwood Marshall Lawyers are proud to support our friends at Coolangatta SLSC, with their family fun day on Sunday 9 March, in aid of one of the club’s members, 13-year-old Miley. Miley, a dedicated young lifesaver at the club, was recently diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (T-ALL), a rare, aggressive blood cancer. Miley received her diagnosis on 20 December and just four days later on Christmas eve, she began intensive chemotherapy. Miley and her family now face a tough two-year treatment journey, including frequent hospital stays in Brisbane. Coolangatta SLSC’s fun day starts at 10am and will include a raffle with tickets just $10 and prizes worth more than $8000, a bake sale and a ‘Shave for Miley’ where community members will shave their heads and beards to raise funds for Miley’s family. Attwood Marshall Lawyers will be heading to the surf life saving club to enjoy the fun and support Miley, and her family. Why not join us? Get your raffle ticket, support the bake sale, and cheer on the shavers! Let’s make a difference for Miley and her family. If you can donate, Miley’s raffle tickets and prize information are available here https://lnkd.in/gu4F7E5D To donate to the shavers, please click here https://lnkd.in/g_WnnvSq... Both links to donate are also available on Coolangatta SLSC’s Instagram bio and Facebook page.

For our latest 'Law Talks' episode on Radio 4CRB (89.3FM), Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ Estate Litigation Senior Associate,?Martin (Marty) Mallon?sat down with Robyn Hyland to discuss the estate disputes of legendary music icons and the valuable lessons they leave behind. Firstly, Martin explored the turmoil surrounding B.B. King’s estate – where several of his 15 children were embroiled in disputes over multiple Wills and trusts. Martin also discusses the legal challenges faced by Barry White’s de facto partner, who was left with far less than expected after White passed away. To wrap up, Martin leaves you with an example of best practice estate planning, reviewing Frank Sinatra’s meticulous estate plan, which ensured his estimated fortune of $200 to $600 million was distributed exactly as “Ol Blue Eyes” intended! If you missed this episode, click below to catch up: https://lnkd.in/gWb4pBFM Attwood Marshall Lawyers’ weekly radio series, ‘Law Talks’, is on every Friday at 9am on Radio 4CRB (89.3FM). Episodes are available for playback on our website at?https://lnkd.in/g82qfAWJ