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We’re so proud to sponsor this event. Join us on Friday at RMIT where you will hear from our amazing panel, on Victoria's new mental health law.

The panel is chaired by Natalie Plumstead and includes Anna Potter and myself as the lawyers, plus Richard Newton, psychiatrist, Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council's Vrinda Edan and Nicole Lee, and Mental Health Tribunal's Tracey Taylor.

This event offers a practical guide to understanding individual human rights, the provision of services and available support under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic).

Your rights, your mental health - Melbourne | Victorian Law Week May 24, 2024 - Delve into Victoria's new mental health law in this panel discussion with experts including psychiatrist Richard Newton, lawyer Jayr Teng, consumers and chaired by Natalie Plumstead.

is here! Join us this week in Ballarat or Melbourne, and be sure to check out the program of great events being hosted across Victoria.

Learn about the law in your life | Victorian Law Week Join us from 20 - 26 May 2024 at Victorian Law Week, a state-wide program of community-based events to learn about the law and how the law can help.

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Join our panel of experts including representatives from Victorian Mental Health Tribunal, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Services and Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council.

Tickets are still available.

Your Rights, Your Mental Health - Ballarat Join us for Law Week 2024, as our panel of experts explore Victoria's new mental health law.

Welcome to our new mini series, introducing our panellists for 'Your Rights, Your Mental Health'.

We look forward to being guided by the expertise of Natalie Plumstead!

Your rights, your mental health - Melbourne | Victorian Law Week May 24, 2024 - Delve into Victoria's new mental health law in this panel discussion with experts including Psychiatrist Richard Newton, Barrister Jayr Teng, Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council Chair Natalie Plumstead.

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​Victorian Law Week is a program of community events to learn more about the law in your life.

At its heart, it’s a program for everyday Victorians. It’s there to help Victorians understand their rights, find answers to their questions and to find out what help is available.

​We’ll be running our event, 'Your rights, your mental health' both online and in person at two locations.

Learn more at our events:

Ballarat - https://www.viclawweek.org.au/program-2024/your-rights-your-mental-health--ballarat-event
Melbourne - https://www.viclawweek.org.au/program-2024/your-rights-your-mental-health--melbourne-event

Tickets are free and can be secured using the following links:

Ballarat - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/877247108717?aff=oddtdtcreator
Melbourne - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/877227219227?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Your Rights, Your Mental Health - Melbourne Join us for Law Week 2024, as our panel of experts explore Victoria's new mental health law.

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Gender dysphoria, the experience of one's gender identity being at odds with their biological s*x, is not only a deeply personal journey but also one that intersects with the legal system in Australia. Our guide steps through the process of aligning legal documents and undertaking medical treatments from a legal perspective.

http://www.fortyfourdegrees.com.au/navigating-legal-and-medical-pathways-for-gender-dysphoria

Check out our first blog post of 2024!

Safe Harbour Protection is the exception that allows a company to continue trading when insolvent, but only if certain actions are likely to result in a better outcome for the company than immediate liquidation.

Find out more here: https://www.fortyfourdegrees.com.au/safe-harbour-protection

We're thrilled to announce Forty Four Degrees Legal has been selected as a finalist for Boutique Diversity Law Firm of the Year as part of the Women in Law Awards 2023!

We look forward to attending the awards ceremony and celebrating the success of all those positively influencing the legal profession.

We're excited to be sponsoring the inaugural Manor Lakes P-12 College's Moot Competition, on 31 August. Aniket, from our firm, will be presiding as judge for the day and will present the best speaker with this s*xtant, the logo of our firm, and a Robinson's book voucher.

Best of luck to all involved!

Whether you're a small business or a potential creditor, Small Business Restructuring may be relevant to you. Check out our most recent post to find out what this process involves, the eligibility criteria, costs and how we can assist.
https://www.fortyfourdegrees.com.au/small-business-restructuring

Tenancy laws have undergone several changes over the past three years. Landlords are now referred to as 'rental providers' and the tenant a 'renter'.

Whether you're a renter or a provider, the requirements for terminating a rental agreement will be relevant to you! Check out our most recent blog post to learn about the reasons an agreement may be terminated and the notice periods that apply.

http://www.fortyfourdegrees.com.au/evicting-a-residential-renter

Law Week 2023 is approaching!

We're inviting all legal and accounting practitioners and business owners to join us for our free seminar on Small Business Restructuring, in collaboration with Charles and Co!

Why is this event for you?
Whether you're a legal or accounting practitioner looking for CPD points or wanting to expand your knowledge to better advise clients, we'd love to meet you! Given the current situation in the building industry and general financial climate we anticipate this will be a growing area of interest for practitioners.

As a business owner, SBR can be relevant to your regardless of your financial position. We will provide you with useful knowledge should you find yourself looking to restructure in the future. Alternatively, you may find yourself as a creditor of a business undergoing SBR in which case its important to understand your rights and responsibilities.

Secure your place now
Melbourne - https://smallbusinessrestructuring-melb.eventbrite.com.au
Ballarat - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-guide-to-small-business-restructuring-tickets-630598225267

A Guide to Small Business Restructuring Hear from Leila Chalk (Partner at Forty Four Degrees) and Ned Talic (Director of Charles & Co) on the Small Business Restructuring process

Join us for Law Week 2023!

Ballarat - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/630598225267
Melbourne - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/630598225267

A Guide to Small Business Restructuring Hear from Leila Chalk (Partner at Forty Four Degrees) and Ned Talic (Director of Charles & Co) on the Small Business Restructuring process

Many Australians don't have their own will - but why should you get one? In short, to have some control over your assets, and to make sure your family isn't spending more in legal fees after you die than the cost of getting a will done!

Why have a Will? We are a boutique Victorian law firm here to help individuals and businesses with the areas of law that most concern them; commercial law, family law, property law including conveyancing and leasing, civil litigation, wills, estates, bankruptcy, insolvency, criminal law, and other advisory needs. Ca...

We’re excited to announce that as part of Law Week 2023, Forty Four Degrees will be partnering with Charles and Co to present ‘A Guide to Small Business Restructuring’.

Hear from Leila Chalk and Ned Talic as they discuss:
• Who is eligible to utilise SBR?
• What are the benefits of SBR?
• What might a restructuring plan look like?
• What are a business' obligations when undertaking SBR?
• What is the role of a lawyer and restructuring practitioner?

To secure your spot at this free seminar, email [email protected].

The construction industry in Victoria has faced recent setbacks with the collapse of building giant Porter Davis, followed by Mahercorp, the parent company of Eight Homes and Urbanedge Homes, entering voluntary administration.

We are regularly updating our blog post about insolvent builders to help you navigate this situation.

Insolvent Builders - What to do next? We are a boutique Victorian law firm here to help individuals and businesses with the areas of law that most concern them; commercial law, family law, property law including conveyancing and leasing, civil litigation, wills, estates, bankruptcy, insolvency, criminal law, and other advisory needs. Ca...

We’re excited to announce that as part of Law Week 2023, Forty Four Degrees will be partnering with Charles and Co to present ‘A Guide to Small Business Restructuring’.

What is small business restructuring? Small Business Restructuring (SBR) is a process introduced by the Federal Government in 2021 to enable eligible business owners to retain control of their business while restructuring their debts.

Leila Chalk (Partner) and Ned Talic (Director) will be addressing
• Who is eligible to utilise SBR?
• What are the benefits of SBR?
• What might a restructuring plan look like?
• What are a business' obligations when undertaking SBR?
• What is the role of a lawyer and restructuring practitioner?

To secure your spot at this free seminar, email [email protected].

Learn more about our co-presenters here: http://charlesandco.com.au/

Chag Pesach sameach! We at Forty Four Degrees wish all of our Jewish friends and family a happy Passover.

What happens when a builder goes into liquidation.

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