Deeds of Release and their effectiveness – update 2019
Introduction Releases and in particular, deeds of release, play a significant role in resolving disputes across a wide range of issues and…
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Workplace Surveillance Act 2005 (NSW) Admissibility of evidence unlawfully obtained- latest developments
When it comes to the question of workplace surveillance, there are some employers who are not aware of the implications…
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Small and large proprietary companies redefined
From 1 July 2019, changes to the definition of‘small’ and‘large’ proprietary companies will affect the reporting obligations of small and medium…
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Should Australia adopt a Director Identification Number (DIN) requirement?
Should Australia Adopt a Director Identification Number (DIN) Requirement? On 13 February 2019, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other…
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Change the rules – which ones? What businesses need to know about Labor’s employment policy
The Federal Election is less than two weeks away and the Australian Labor Party (Labor), has announced a robust and ambitious…
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When a distributorship ends – who gets the naming rights?
Introduction When an exclusive distributorship between an overseas principal and an Australian distributor ends, the issue of the ownership of…
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Crowd-sourced funding extended to private companies
From 19 October 2018, private companies can seek finance through the equity crowd-sourced funding (CSF) régime that was previously open…
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Privacy — It is everyone’s business
Even if you have no interest in privacy law, you would need to be living on a planet in a galaxy far…
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Equity Crowd Source Funding Part 2: Regulatory Update
Australia’s equity crowd source funding régime (CSF Régime) came into effect in Australia on 29 September 2017. The relevant provisions…
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Why your business needs a company power of attorney — Five things to know
A complete estate plan for a family in business must consider a power of attorney for all companies in the group. A power…
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