In this edition of Swaab Connect we welcome new Partner, Helen Kowal to our Property, Planning & Projects team. Partner, Angela Harvey discusses the importance of safeguarding your Will and Partner, Richard Ottley discusses a recent decision in the Fair Work Commission that has shone a light on a dilemma which employers face when managing redundancies. Also in this edition, with mandatory e‑conveyancing fast approaching, priority notices will be a useful tool in the responsible e‑conveyancer’s armoury. Senior Associate, Daniel Kentwell and Solicitor, Carly Howard explore the legal and practical effects that have left many scratching their heads.
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In this edition of Swaab Connect we celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 with an article by Nicole Cini, Katerina Lonergan, Esther Khoo, Nicole Pozovsky and Monique Robb where they share their relections as (female) lawyers. Michael Byrnes is featured in The Keep podcast and discusses culture change and how to empower employees. We also share three articles this month, ‘Murder and inheritance — the $40 bottle of wine story’, ‘An employment and family law guide to family and domestic violence in the workplace’ and ‘Developing a shared understanding of sexual harassment.’
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A message from Managing Partner, Mary Digiglio leads our February edition of Swaab Connect as she talks about a year of opportunities and growth for 2019. In this issue, we welcome David Perkins to our Corporate team and also share a podcast featuring Senior Associate, Monique Robb in which she discusses how courts balance religious beliefs in parental agreements. This issue also features a blog on Wellness at Swaab and two articles, one on the use of the anti-bullying jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission for Sexual Harassment matters and the other examining the recent High Court decision which ruled that tax debts can be shifted between spouses.
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In our first newsletter for 2019 we share useful links for those going through separation, and a radio interview Michael Byrnes conducted with 2GB and 4BC discussing legal issues arising from the underpayment of staff. Sean Greenwood answers he question, ‘when two contracts exist, which one is binging?’ in his article ‘You say tomato, I say tomahto’ and Nicole Cini reflects in the social, legal and political issues that defined 2018 for Australian women in the workplace. Also in this edition, Monique Robb discusses informal property settlements in the family court.
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In our final edition for 2018, Richard Ottley and Nicole Cini share Modern Award changes for 2018/2019 and the implications for employers. Caroline Bass and Nicole Pozovsky explain what is private and what can be published surrounding Family Law proceedings and Sean Greenwood examines the use of statutory demands in resolving a dispute in the article ‘Til Debt Do Us Part’. In this newsletter we also celebrate the Family Law team who have been recognised by Doyle’s Guide in a number of categories and share news of a global acquisition in which the team at Swaab assisted in.
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In this issue, Sean Greenwood examines adverse possession also known as ‘squatters’ rights’ in his article, ‘Use it or lose it’. Michael Byrnes shares lessons for employers and employees surrounding social media use in his article ‘Reheated Retweets’ and in ‘The ABC of CGT’ Annette Wilson and Katerina Lonergan demonstrate how the court may take into account Capital Gains Tax in family law property settlements. We also share a summary and photos from the Inaugural Fred Swaab Address as well as news regarding Managing Partner, Mary Digiglio’s appointment as a Pay Equity Ambassador by the Workplace Equity Agency (WGEA). If you’re an employer hosting a workplace Christmas party, you may find it valuable to listen to Michael Byrnes interview with radio 2GB and 4BC where he discusses the legal issues arising from workplace Christmas parties.
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Our October issue of Swaab Connect launches the new look of our newsletters following the renaming of the firm as Swaab and a new look and website going live. In this issue, Annette Wilson and Katerina Lonergan examine the consequences of failing to disclose assets in family law proceedings, in their article ‘Show me the money’ and Eric Ziehlke explores what Brexit will mean for trade marks in the UK. In this edition we also share the MERITAS guide, ‘A Global Roadmap to Personal Data Protection’ and a recent ‘Money News’ radio interview with Michael Byrnes in which casual employment was discussed.
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In this edition of Swaab Connect, we celebrate Swaab’s re-certification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. We also share the photos from our Awesome Women’s Dinner, a night to celebrate Sydney’s Awesome Women who are changing the face and focus of our economy and society. Also in this edition, Alistair Jaque and team highlight 5 things to bear in mind in relation to establishment fees from lenders, Michael Byrnes looks at the latest consequence of the Weinstein revelations and the #MeToo movement and Sherlene Heng considers alcohol and its potential impact on parenting matters.
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As the school holidays around NSW start, Sherlene Heng examines how the Family Law Act and the courts determine parenting arrangements during school holiday time. Michael Byrnes shares two articles this month, firstly on the recent AHRC report into discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record and secondly the attention an unfair dismissal case can receive and what employees and employers need to be aware of when bringing a matter before the Fair Work Commission.
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This month, we share updates to the GST withholding régime that commence in July 2018, and discuss privacy following the recent General Data Protection Regulation created by the European Council and Parliament. In this edition, Michael Byrnes shares 3 tips for employers on communicating termination and Sherlene Heng explains how tax can come into play during a family law proceeding.
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