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Frichot Lawyers has introduced intellectual property to its Commercial Law team
Frichot Lawyers now has a dedicated team to file and register your trade mark applications in Australia and overseas, and provide advice to you regarding intellectual property generally. Are you running a business? Do you want to protect your rights to be the only...
Compensation for Victims of a Sexual Offence
April is sexual assault awareness month, and it is important to know your rights to compensation if you have been a victim of a sexual offence. Sexual offences in Western Australia are governed by the Criminal Code Compilation Act 1913 (“Criminal Code”). Sexual...
Probate Explained
PROBATE ONLINE: Receive Personalised Guidance in Minutes Are you an executor of a Will? Do you know your responsibilities as an executor? Do you know how to seek a grant of probate? Many people are required to apply for probate at some point in their lives after...
De Facto Superannuation Splitting
FAMILY LAW ONLINE: Click Here for Free, Personalised Information in Minutes Why this new legislation is relevant for women For many years, Western Australian de facto couples have been unable to split or transfer their superannuation following separation. This has led...
Is there a right to silence during the COVID-19 pandemic? It depends
Generally, a person suspected or accused of a criminal offence has the right to remain silent and not to incriminate him/herself. This means they can refuse to answer questions (except name, age, and address, or in the case of a direction under the Road Traffic Act...
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Guardianship…
Why an Enduring Power of Guardianship is relevant to you Many people fail to consider the need for an Enduring Power of Guardianship (also referred to as an “EPG”). It is important to consider the possibility of losing mental capacity at some stage in your life...
Why every individual needs an Enduring Power of Attorney…
Why an Enduring Power of Attorney is relevant to you Many people associate the need for an Enduring Power of Attorney (also referred to as an “EPA”) with old age. However, loss of mental capacity can happen to anyone at any age. Every person should have an...
WorkCover WA – Removal of Statutory Termination Dates
A recent legislative change in the Workers Compensation arena has, at last, removed the restrictive statutory timeframe in which injured workers must exercise their Common Law rights. The abolishment of the statutory ‘Termination Date’ has gone a great way to ensuring...
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Claims in WA – Your claim could be worth far more than the settlement amount offered by ICWA!
At Frichot Lawyers we specialise in representing those injured as a result of accidents on the road in WA. We have extensive experience in dealing with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA), and we understand the physical, emotional and financial strain...
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