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Lock down Blues
I personally empathise with all small business owners, staff and parents who are going through tough times, whether it be financially or...

Simon Taylor
Aug 7, 20211 min read


When do you need a Litigation Lawyer?
So you've either never used a lawyer before, or the only time you have, was when you bought your first house. Getting the right legal...

Simon Taylor
Apr 15, 20213 min read


Temporary Insolvency Relief Ends
As business owners and individuals, 2020 was like no other. For some, work life changed forever, some reinvented themselves or their...

Simon Taylor
Jan 19, 20212 min read


Launch into Business
You're diving into Business for the first time. Think about the right legal structure, your financial setup and getting a business plan....

Simon Taylor
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Relief for commercial tenants
Small business on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane has been decimated by the effects of COVID-19. The Federal government is trying to help...

Simon Taylor
Jul 11, 20202 min read


Family Provision Claims
Your mum or dad has passed away and now and you’re not sure of the pathway for the next step. You then find out unexpectedly your parent...

Simon Taylor
Jul 11, 20204 min read


OPEN FOR BUSINESS
**** WE ARE STILL OPERATING DURING THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, HOWEVER, WE ARE SCHEDULING CONSULTATIONS WITH CLIENTS ON THE TELEPHONE AND...

Simon Taylor
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Thomas Cook travel FAIL
The major news media outlets are reporting Thomas Cook travel is insolvent. This has left travelers stranded all over the world and...

Simon Taylor
Jul 11, 20201 min read


Gold Coast Mobile Litigation Lawyers
You are busy working at your job or running your corporate empire. Who has time to get in the car and get through the horrendous traffic...

Simon Taylor
Jun 10, 20201 min read


WATER... (GCCC rates - be careful)
I really hope the weather forecast is right and we get some rain soon. A storm would be great to put out the fires, fill the dams and...

Simon Taylor
Jun 5, 20201 min read


FIRE...are you Ready to Leave
Most of the time living on the Gold Coast its easy to forget about severe weather or fire events threatening our way of life. We have to...

Simon Taylor
Jun 1, 20201 min read


Bullying Wake Up Call for Lawyers
In my over 20 years in the legal profession I have come across a broad range of personalities. Some barristers and solicitors I've met...

Simon Taylor
May 21, 20201 min read


Social media speech Silenced
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are a part of everyone's daily life. You thought work was separate from your private...

Simon Taylor
Apr 9, 20201 min read


Building payment claims. Miss the date...get WHACKED!
The name of the legislation in Queensland has been changed from the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act (BCIPA) to the...

Simon Taylor
Mar 27, 20202 min read


IS SUMMARY JUDGMENT THE END OF THE LINE
An examination of the rarely considered Uniform Civil Procedure Rules (Queensland) rule 302 and the test for setting aside a Summary...

Simon Taylor
Feb 28, 20201 min read
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