Marriage, divorce and separation — when should you change your will?
In Brief Marriage, divorce and separation are all events which require you to change your Will. Marriage If you marry it is…
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Dividing the larger and smaller assets of the marriage or relationship after divorce or break-up
In Brief — Dividing the assets of a relationship It is important to obtain a valuation for large assets and to bear…
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The right to inspect a Will without a court order and prior to probate being granted
In brief — Access to Wills under the Succession Act Since the Succession Act was introduced in NSW, provisions have been…
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In-house counsel and legal professional privilege — Are your internal communications protected?
In a recent survey of in-house counsel, well over half of respondents identified legal privilege as the biggest problem area they…
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Competing interests continue to fight over the future of the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT)
Last week’s article The Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) — Will it be debated at next year’s tax summit? highlighted…
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The right to request flexible working arrangements following a period of parental leave
Employers should be aware that employees have the right to request a change in working arrangements to assist the employee…
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ACCC takes early action on carbon price claims — make sure you don’t make yourself a target
The carbon price commenced in Australia on 1 July 2012. As part of the new régime, the government has directed the…
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High Court rules on Octaviar
In brief — Octaviar decision confirms return to stability The 1 September 2010 High Court decision in Public Trustee of Queensland v Fortress…
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Are health records protected by copyright?
In brief — Health records and copyright On 4 May 2010 the Federal Court of Australia held that copyright did not subsist…
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Protect yourself with a Confidentiality Agreement
In Brief One of the first considerations with any type of new venture is how to protect your business, valuable idea…
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