RMB Articles

RMB Lawyers are proud finalists in this years Illawarra Business Awards in two categories - "Excellence in Business" and "Excellence in Innovation".

RMB Lawyers were proud recipients of the "Excellence in Innovation Award" and the "Excellence in Professional and Commercial Award" at the recent Shoalhaven Business Awards Gala, held on Friday 25 August 2017, at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre.

Changes to the Workers Compensation Act means that it doesn’t pay to suffer an injury on your way to or from work, because you will only be entitled to compensation under certain limited circumstances.

Preparing a “bullet-proof” Will can be complicated, particularly if we do not wish to provide for a particular person.

The NSW Government recently announced the establishment of Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) to guard against corruption and improve accountability.

How complications arising from unsuccessful Pelvic Mesh Implant Surgery can be severe and people affected in this way should not suffer in silence.

Claiming Compensation for Injuries to the Same or Similar Body Parts.

Surrogacy involves complex legal, emotional and social issues.

How Australian Consumer Law gives consumers injured or made ill from faulty imported goods an opportunity for compensation.

RMB Lawyers Migration Law and Islamic Law services are proving popular additions to the firms comprehensive range of legal services.

HINA BHIMANI and Shazia Haque, both in their 30s, recently drew up Islamic wills that set out in algebraic detail how their assets will be distributed when they die.

Relocation of children after a marriage or relationship ends is an emotional topic.

The Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse has opened up opportunities for victims to tell their stories, both at Commission hearings and in civil cases.

Everyone should have a current will, but it can be particularly important for people going through divorce or separation.

Testamentary Trust Wills allow your estate to be administered in a tax effective manner for your beneficiaries. Ssuch Wills can also protect inheritances from creditors or relationship breakdowns.

Key workplace rights and obligations for employees and employers.

How a consequential injury may be compensable.

How exclusion clauses work.

Most of us have heard about the changes to superannuation. However there is a great amount of uncertainty regarding those changes and the impact they will have on individuals. In this article we consider just one potential problem.

Criminal lawyers are often asked by their clients to “get me a Section 10”. It is not that simple.

Resolving building disputes.

Claiming for asbestos-related diseases and RMB’s asbestos register.

Court appearances can be intimidating. We explain how fear can be overcome with sound preparation.

A Special Disability Trust is a trust established either by Deed or by Will.  For the purposes of this information we are discussing a Special Disability Trust established by a Will. It is a trust established for the benefit of one person whom suffers from an impairment or a disability.  In general terms the trust is designed to provide a source of income whilst not adversely affecting an individual's entitlements to a disability pension.

The process involved in Commencing proceedings in the Local Court - The Statement of Claim is a pleading containing the allegations made by the Plaintiff against the Defendant and the relief sought.  The court requires you to file the Statement of Claim with the Local Court and serve a stamped copy of the Statement of Claim on the Defendant within six months of filing.  The Statement of Claim should be served as soon as reasonably practicable.