6 Advantages of Mediation

"Mediation is the process of a neutral third party intervening between the parties to come to a resolution. Mediation is used in many cases, so parties do not have to go through a trial process. There are many other routes you can take to solve a dispute. Here are five reasons why mediation may be your best choice." Read more on Glenn Duker's Blog.

The Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation

Types of Intellectual Property

Glenn Duker defines intellectual property in simple terms, as the creation of ideas, technology, inventions, literary works, artistic works, designs, and more used in commerce. Intellectual property protections include copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.

Steps in the Litigation Process

Glenn Duker walks through the steps in the litigation process. In each step, there are different procedures to be followed. When entering into a civil lawsuit, it is crucial to be prepared and know the details of each step.

Glenn Duker on Creating a Digital Paper Trail

It doesn’t matter what type of industry you are in, you should create a thorough paper trail. Paper trails can be used when you are audited or in legal cases. Despite the name, paper trails are more likely to be in a digital form. If you are in a situation where you need to look back on details pertaining to a certain time, client, or employee, it is better to be prepared with a paper trail.

Glenn Duker on Career Options for Law Student

It is a big decision to go to law school. Studying law for four years has taken a toll and you are ready to get out and test your knowledge and abilities. Upon graduation day, you are thinking to yourself, what do I want to do in law? There are many options to look at when considering your career in the legal system.

Glenn Duker on Entry Requirements for Law Schools

Are you pursuing a law degree? If you want to immerse yourself in the education of law, you need to know the requirements involved with getting accepted. I used my alma mater to go into the depths of requirements of getting into law school. There are four ways to enter the Melbourne JD program.

Glenn Duker on What to Look For When Hiring a Lawyer

A lawyer is your advocate who should fight on your behalf in a legal situation. They should use reasonable, ethical, and cost-effective means to get you the best possible outcome. You can search online for law firms and private offices or you could take recommendations and read reviews. If you are looking for a lawyer for a legal issue, think of these qualities when researching and meeting with your soon-to-be counselor.

Glenn Duker on Court Fees

When a party employs a solicitor to represent them in a court proceeding, the solicitor will charge their clients a service fee and other expenses. Other expenses may include court fees or fees for conducting an investigation into the case. These fees are known as legal costs.

Glenn Duker on Challenging a Will

A will is a legal document that states how your estate will be distributed after you die. The estate includes all of the assets you leave behind when you die. When creating a will, you typically nominate someone to be your Executor. An Executor is then responsible for carrying out your wishes and distributing your estate. Though the will is a signed legal document, there are times where a family member or beneficiary wants to contest the will. Challenging a will can be difficult since it is hard to prove and costly, although typically the legal fees will be covered by the Estate if the claim is legitimate.  

Glenn Duker on Why Franchises Fail

Before you decide to either join and start a franchise, know the chance of failure is present. Just like any other business, if the right steps are not taken, the concept could fail. Testing and doing your due diligence during the early phases could protect you from the number of factors that lead to failure.  

Glenn Duker on What is Succession

Succession isn’t just the creating and signing of a will. Succession law redistributes the property of a deceased estate upon the death of its owner to the beneficiaries entitled, either in the will or by the law. Succession is concerned with the deceased person’s property whether there was a will or not. Lawyers who are involved in estate planning will guide their clients through the estate planning process. Lawyers will discuss the details of your succession plan before drafting the will. This creates an easier process of drafting the will and getting it right the first time.   

Glenn Duker on Being Prepared During Your Travels

Vacation is supposed to be carefree and relaxing but traveling whether it is overseas or a few hours away, you want to always be prepared. Issues such as traveling documentation or money could end up ruining a vacation. Be prepared and make a checklist before you head of to your adventure.

Glenn Duker on Keeping Information Within Your Company

No matter what type of business you are involved in, there is information that must be protected. You wouldn’t want competitors obtaining your client list or schematics of a new product.

Glenn Duker on Eviction Notice Requirements: Part 1

As a landlord, there are laws that must be followed when evicting tenants. Landlords must give a valid Notice to Vacate and apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a Possession Order.

Glenn Duker on Eviction Notice Requirements: Part 2

Following the previous article, Eviction Notice Requirements: Part 1, we move into the proceedings after all the documents are sent to the correct parties.

Glenn Duker on the Powers Your Power of Attorney Has

When assigning a power of attorney, the principal is giving another person the authority to make personal and financial decisions for them. 

Glenn Duker on Supporting Attorney: Choosing the Support

As a person with the decision-making capacity, you have the right to make your own decisions about matters that affect you. If you don’t want to give an enduring power of attorney, you can appoint a supportive attorney who will support you in your decision-making process.

Glenn Duker on Supporting Attorney: Forms and Cancelling

The Department of Justice and Regulation created the form for appointing a supportive attorney. If you are appointing one attorney, use the short form. If you are selecting more than one use the long form.

Glenn Duker on Are You an Eligible Power of Attorney?

Enduring powers of attorneys have the ability to make decisions about matters in which they were appointed. Whether it is financial or personal, a power of attorney is meant to make the best choice for their principal at all times.

Glenn Duker on Advance Care Directives

Though planning for the future is exciting when talking about where you are going to travel next, where you will be at in your career, or how big your family will be by that point.

Glenn Duker on What Is A Pentecostal Church?

The Christian Church has many facets and denominations within its borders. For example, the Pentecostal Church is a relatively recent but fast-growing addition to the church body.

Glenn Duker on How To Talk To Your Kids About God

We live in a very busy society, and kids today are exposed to a great number of influences that help them shape their view of the world. One of the main themes we hear on social media and even in academic institutions is that we are free to choose our own paths.

Glenn Duker on Inspiring Bible Verses To Read During Difficult Times

All of us will face difficult situations in our lives at some point. God is there for us, and he always listens.

Glenn Duker on The Best Gifts To Give To a Christian Friend

From birthdays and holidays to other special occasions yet, gifts are an awesome way to celebrate and make recipients happy. But as experienced givers can vouch for, selecting gifts is easier said than done due to every person's unique preferences and interests.

Glenn Duker on Dealing With Divorce as a Christian

Divorce is very common to a lot of people in this society, but many Christian people face some moral dilemmas regarding divorce. Those people must ask themselves tough questions about staying in a toxic marriage they no longer feel committed to. Christians who are in a marriage that seems irreparable may also wonder if people who divorce are sinners if people who divorce are going to hell, if it is necessary to suffer through a marriage without love and happiness, and if there are any circumstances that make it okay for Christians to divorce.

Glenn Duker on Guiding A New Christian Through Their Faith

Joining a religion is a major step that requires ample time and adjustment on the practitioner's end, particularly in the first three or so months following the move. Consequently, longstanding members of religions – and especially members of the community-focused Christian faiths – often try to make the process as easy and straightforward as possible by lending a hand.