Relationship breakdown checklist — what should you do if you separate?
Financial steps to consider Check all joint accounts and home loan redraws. Change PINs and passwords. Withdraw surplus funds or restrict…
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With the latest legal developments, legislation changes and case precedents.
Quick tip for protecting your brand — domain names
With consumers relying more and more on the ability to research and buy products and services online, retailers are under…
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The three most important things you should do when first separating
In brief — What to do when you’ve just separated The three most important things to do are see a family lawyer…
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Google’s new AdWords policy means trade mark owners must be more proactive
In brief From 23 April 2013, Google will no longer prevent users of its AdWords programme from using another party’s…
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Sexual Harassment case results in $100,000 awarded in damages
In brief — GLS v PLP (Human Rights) [2013] VCAT 221 A recent matter before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has…
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Employees having Children
In Brief When employees have children (either via them or a partner giving birth or through adoption) there are a number of consequences…
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Relationships Register in New South Wales — What you need to know
In Brief From 1 July 2010, couples in New South Wales are able to register their relationship with NSW Registry of Births…
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Family trusts after Bamford
On 30 March this year, the High Court dismissed the appeal by the Commissioner of Taxation against the decision of…
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Guardianship Tribunal Applications — What you need to know
The Tribunal Pursuant to the Guardianship Act NSW 1987, the Guardianship Tribunal has the authority to appoint both Financial Managers and…
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Raising the bar — trade mark opposition periods change
In Brief Changes to Australia’s intellectual property régime will come into full effect on 15 April 2013. These changes affect…
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