Really unlucky in love — dating website scams
New ACCC guidelines to protect consumers of online dating sites from scammers. If you think that the only people vulnerable to…
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ACCC cracks down on free range claims
Declaring a crackdown on claims by poultry producers of “free range” eggs or birds (or similar expressions), the Australian Competition and…
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Optus wins most recent footy wars
AFL, NRL and Telstra unable to stop unlicensed “near-live” viewing of matches On 1 February 2012, the Federal Court of Australia confirmed…
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Terminating employees on sick leave can be a recipe for disaster.
One of the biggest issues for an employer is dealing with underperforming staff members who abuse their sick leave entitlements…
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Why do I need a Will with Testamentary Trusts?
Advantages in nut shell Having a testamentary trust in your will: Can have asset protection benefits for your beneficiaries, for instance, by protecting…
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Australian trade mark decision nuckin futs?
An Australian snack food company has been given the go ahead to sell their prepared nuts product under its unconventional…
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Retention of Title under the PPSA
The commencement of the Personal Property Security Act 2009 (PPSA) on 30 January 2012 has significant implications on the business…
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Will your business be affected by the PPSA?
In Brief The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) establishes a new, nationwide régime regulating interests in personal property. The PPSA…
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Changes to claims on deceased estates
Certain people such as a husband, wife, partner, children, grandchildren and others are entitled to make a claim on an Estate of…
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Swaab in BRW Magazine 9 December 2010
Business Review Weekly reports on the Best Places to Work in Australia for 2010. Swaab Attorneys was the highest…
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