The complexity of employment law in Australia has no future in the ‘future’
When we engage staff now we do so in an environment where uncertainty and diminishing employment security is the new…
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Wellness — the key to good health in law
At Swaab Attorneys, we want to set the benchmark for bringing good people together. We say it on our website…
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A Global Meeting of the Brands
In Brief Last month, I represented Swaab Attorneys at the 138th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in Orlando…
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Abolition of certain taxes in NSW
In Brief After years of delays, it seems that the New South Wales Government will on 1 July 2016 finally make…
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The What, How and Why of Put and Call options
In Brief Put and call options are a useful way of allowing parties to enter into an agreement to sell or…
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Australian Consumer Law trumps Choice of Law Clause
In March 2016, the Federal Court found that the refund policy of American on-line gaming company Valve Corporation (Valve) (incorporated…
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The perils of misleading your prospective employees
INTRODUCTIONThere are few court decisions which deal with damages claims by employees lured into new employment by prospective employers’ assurances…
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Proceedings under the Fair Work Act Is the Fair Work Commission really a cost free jurisdiction?
Common questions asked by parties in unfair dismissal claims are “will I get my costs back if I win?” and “will I have…
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Abuse of Power
In Brief In an important decision for people considering their estate plan, the Supreme Court of New South Wales has…
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Attacking IP infringers — look before you leap
Intellectual property may be the most valuable asset your business possesses. It is therefore wise to be on guard against…
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