Author name: Cynthia Bachour-Choucair

Cynthia Bachour-Choucair is a Principal Solicitor with Jameson Law. She is an expert Personal Injury Lawyer with a true passion for the law. She heads the Personal Injury department overseeing all Motor Vehicle Accident, Abuse Claim, Victims Compensation, Workers Compensation, Medical Negligence, and Superannuation TPD & Income Protection Claim Matters. She also practices in Immigration, Family Law and General Litigation. She is most known for her comprehensive undisputable representations and case-winning submissions.

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tiktok tax fraud

TikTok Trend Takes Australia for a $1.2 Billion Ride

TikTok is known for viral dances, not tax advice. Yet the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed a massive GST refund fraud linked to social media “money hacks”. ATO guidance on GST refund fraud explains how fake ABNs and sham BAS lodgements were used to obtain unlawful refunds. Media coverage reported losses in the billions […]

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influencers vs restaurant

Influencers vs. Restaurant: Lobster, Drama, and a Side of Defamation

Welcome to the world of influencers, where a lobster dinner can spark a legal storm. Sydney’s Silver Pearl Restaurant is at the centre of a public stoush after three food bloggers alleged defamation following an online post about a dine and dash. If your brand is caught in a similar bind, start with our defamation

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Flight MH122

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH122: Drama in the Sky & the Fallout

MH122 Diversion: What Happened On a routine flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, passengers on Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 were thrust into unease when a man’s behaviour forced the plane to return to Sydney. For background on criminal processes, see Jameson Law – Criminal Law. About thirty minutes into the flight, Muhammad Arif reportedly rose

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contract law civil or criminal

Is Contract Law Civil Or Criminal?

Contract law falls within civil law legislation and is subject to civil proceedings. Civil law proceedings comprise areas of law such as Family law, wills, contracts law, etc. Civil law involves people against people and looks to provide a remedy for individuals so they can enforce private rights against other individuals. Criminal law on the

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable Income

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable Income?

Personal injury settlements are protected at the federal level and are tax exempt. The settlement funds are not classed as a form of income because they are intended as compensation. This may be compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, or medical bills. There are many different types of claims that can be made depending

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Burden and Standards of Proof Australia

Burden and Standards of Proof in the Australian Legal System

In the Australian legal system, burdens and standards of proof play a critical role in determining the outcome of a case. Burden of proof refers to the obligation of a party to prove a disputed fact or issue in court, while standard of proof refers to the degree of certainty required to establish that fact

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What is Burden of Proof Criminal Law

What Is Burden Of Proof In Criminal Law?

The “Burden of proof” is a key criminal law principle which factors into the prosecution of each separate criminal offence. All accused defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and therefore criminal cases must adhere to a strict formal process to ensure credible evidence and due process is followed. This includes adherence with human rights

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