Articles
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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.
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08 April 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
New redundancy benefits for federal award employees
Employers should note that the AIRC has made changes and increases to redundancy standards for federal award employees.
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08 March 2004
Property
Commercial / Retail Leases - Bank Guarantees
Bank Guarantees are one of the most common features of retail and commercial leases.
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08 March 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Drug & alcohol policies - a case summary
These industrial disputes and unfair dismissal cases may shed light on what is expected with drug & alcohol policies.
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08 March 2004
Workplace Law & Culture
Drugs and Alcohol at work - Safety issues for employers
Drugs and alcohol cause safety issues for employers, especially if combined with machinery, safety equipment and driving.
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07 March 2004
Intellectual Property
IP & IT Law Update - employee ownership of intellectual property…
We discuss Victoria University of Technology v. Wilson & Ors.
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08 February 2004
Property
Commercial leases and strata title
Commercial strata title is becoming a common form of property development.
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08 February 2004
Work Health & Safety
A review of Workers Compensation Commission appeals - errors of l…
Since January 2002, the Workers Compensation Commission has determined about 50 applications for leave to appeal.
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07 February 2004
Finance & Capital
Important New Powers of Attorney Law for NSW - Commercial and Fin…
The Act largely re-writes NSW statute law on powers of attorney, although general law principles will also apply.