Articles
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08 September 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Workplace law: a year in review - unfair contracts, unfair dismis…
It is an opportune time to review some significant legal developments and complaints of unfairness in the workplace.
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08 September 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
The High Court sets the new rules for industrial negotiations and…
The High Court clarifies the scope of industrial disputes and restricts the statutory protection for industrial action.
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08 September 2004
Work Health & Safety
Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination: An OH&S and Management I…
Several recent prosecutions clearly illustrate that workplace bullying can lead to prosecutions against employers, directors and employees under OH&S legislation.
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07 September 2004
Finance & Capital
The Code of Banking Practice. Dealing with guarantors - requireme…
The Code of Banking Practice (\"CoBP\") is a voluntary code of conduct which sets the standards of good banking practice.
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08 August 2004
Property
Proposed Amendments to the Retail Leases Act 1994 - reduced expen…
The Retail Leases Amendment Bill 2004 was introduced into the Legislative Council in June 2004.
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08 August 2004
Deceased Estates
NSW Revenue Changes - Some Implications for Deceased Estates and…
Executors and trustees should be aware of vendor duty and revenue changes to property purchases, sales and transfers.
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05 August 2004
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
Information, close monitoring and quick action ... the key to red…
It is vital at the early stage of the transaction that an understanding is obtained of just who the customer is.
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08 July 2004
Property
Vendor duty in NSW - threshhold changes & new exemptions
Further legislative changes have been made in July 2004 to vendor duty to clarify provisions relating to the various vendor duty concessions.
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08 July 2004
Family Provision Law Update
The update includes a summary of a paper on possible changes to family provision practice, and three cases of interest.
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08 July 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Successful OH&S defences .... they exist!
These employers were successful because they maintained a system of workplace safety which properly addressed the risks.
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08 July 2004
Public Liability
What a difference a day makes - worker's compensation & loss of i…
We discuss Delta Pty Limited v Whitefield [2004] NSWCA 220.
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07 July 2004
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Law Update - new case law on copyright infringement
The Copyright Act 1968 provides remedies for a copyright owner when someone infringes the owner?s rights under the Act.
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08 June 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Employers, carers and family responsibilities - the state of play
Employers are prepared to pursue claims of work flexibility to allow employees to meet their responsibilities as carers
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07 May 2004
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Law Update - Spam Act & domain name availability
This issue we focus on news relevant to the marketing, advertising and promotion industries.
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07 May 2004
Intellectual Property
What's my name? Business & domain names and intellectual property…
The name of a business is an essential part of its goodwill.
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08 April 2004
Corporate Governance
The ACCC and compliance - who cares? You should
Creating a culture of compliance within your business requires the commitment of resources.
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08 April 2004
Property
Property Law Update: disposal of land by registered clubs, news o…
Parliament recently passed the Registered Clubs Amendment Act, 2003
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08 April 2004
Trusts
Wills & Estates Law Update - Right of Indemnity for Trustees and…
Negotiating trustee indemnities may consume significant legal resources and commercial goodwill as the issues are complex.