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Expiry of PPSR Transitional Period

Expiry of PPSR Transitional Period

The PPSR The Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (“the PPSA”) took effect on 30 January 2012. It established a new system for the creation, priority and enforcement of security…

Two sides to every story

Two sides to every story

I recently read the case of Alexander v Cappello & Anor [2013] FCCA 860, where an employer told his employee that there were always “two sides to every story” when…

Partnership Dissolution

Partnership Dissolution

I often get approached by clients in dispute with their business partners. If you are in a partnership, and in a dispute with the other partner/s, it is important to…

With or Without Prejudice?

With or Without Prejudice?

In the recent unfair dismissal case of Hammerton v Knox Grammar School [2013] FWC 9024 the Fair Work Commission ordered the production of “without prejudice” documents. The relevant documents were…

What is a contract?

What is a contract?

Whilst this question appears on its face to be a very basic one, I am often presented with matters where a dispute has come about due to one or more…

Foreign Investment In Australia – What is Australian Urban Land?

Foreign Investment In Australia – What is Australian Urban Land?

I recently advised an international client in relation to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the Act’). The Act contains a complex list of scenarios which require approval…

Lease Incentives

Lease Incentives

The lease incentives being offered to prospective retail tenants are on the rise according to a recent article in the Financial Review. The article confirms the trend I am currently…

Snapshot on the new Charities Act 2013 (Cth)

Snapshot on the new Charities Act 2013 (Cth)

Chloe Kopilovic

On 28 June 2013, the Government announced that the long-awaited Charities Act 2013 (Cth) had been passed, and is set to commence on 1 January 2014. The concepts and definitions…

PPSR Update – Key Developments for Business Owners

PPSR Update – Key Developments for Business Owners

I recently delivered a seminar in conjunction with National Australia Bank (“NAB”) in relation to recent developments regarding the Personal Property Securities Register (“PPSR”). The update was provided in light…

How will the new bullying laws impact your business?

How will the new bullying laws impact your business?

The new bullying laws are purportedly a response to the general consensus amongst employers and employees alike that workplace bullying has become a big problem and simply needs to stop.…

10 Considerations for your Not for Profit Organisation

10 Considerations for your Not for Profit Organisation

Chloe Kopilovic

It is with interest that I read a recent publication by the Australian Institute of Directors titled, Good Governance Principles and Guidance for Not for Profit Organisations (“the AICD NFP…

Do you know the difference between a company in administration, receivership and liquidation?

Do you know the difference between a company in administration, receivership and liquidation?

In today’s current economic climate it is important for everyone doing business to know the difference between a company in receivership, a company in administration and a company in liquidation.…

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