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The National Business Names Register

The National Business Names Register

The new National Business Names Register will commence on 28 May 2012 under the administration of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (“ASIC”). Here is how it will affect your…

What are the key things you need to know about redundancy?

What are the key things you need to know about redundancy?

I recently read the case of Hodgson v Amcor Ltd; Amcor Ltd & Ors v Barnes & Ors [2012] VSC 94 which addressed a number of key principles of redundancy.…

Employee Profit Sharing Arrangements, Employee Share Schemes and Tax Consequences

Employee Profit Sharing Arrangements, Employee Share Schemes and Tax Consequences

Providing greater incentives to staff in a company may come with hidden consequences for both the company and the employee. As a company grows, staff may be offered incentives such…

Shareholder and Partnership Agreements

Shareholder and Partnership Agreements

I was recently asked to give advice to the client in relation to a partnership agreements that they had signed in their business. The agreement had been purchased online and…

Trade Agreements

Trade Agreements

I often have clients contact me seeking advice in relation to a dispute that they are having with parties that they trade with in their business, such as suppliers and…

Business Succession Planning

Business Succession Planning

Chloe Kopilovic

Business Succession Planning (BSP) can be a difficult and long process, however the rewards of a properly documented Succession Plan far outweigh the time and effort spent in preparing the…

Notice Period for Terminating Employment

Notice Period for Terminating Employment

Ever wondered how much notice you are required to give when terminating employment? Other than looking to the employment contract itself, the first point of reference is always section 117…

Why do employment relationships fail?

Why do employment relationships fail?

When drafting employment agreements, I often get asked how to avoid a breakdown in employment relationships between the employer and employee. I usually suggest that employment relationships fail for three…

Asset Protection and Discretionary Trusts (Part Two)

Asset Protection and Discretionary Trusts (Part Two)

Chloe Kopilovic

In a recent blog I discussed some general comments about Discretionary Trusts and Asset Protection. In this blog I will speak more specifically about the limitations of Trusts in Asset…

Asset Protection and Discretionary Trusts (Part One)

Asset Protection and Discretionary Trusts (Part One)

Chloe Kopilovic

I was recently requested by KMPG on the Sunshine Coast to address their accountants in relation to my thoughts on trusts and asset protection. This is a very good topic and…

Restraint Of Trade Clauses

Restraint Of Trade Clauses

I was recently asked by a client to obtain a Barrister’s opinion in relating to specific restraint of trade clause in a commercial agreement that he had signed. I often…

Urgent Alert Australian Businesses – Are you ready for PPSA?

Urgent Alert Australian Businesses – Are you ready for PPSA?

The Personal Property Securities Act (“PPSA”) will come into effect early in 2012. This legislation is very important and you need to act now. It will dramatically alter the way…

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