Article™ and ® – The art of using a trademark symbolUse the correct symbol to both avoid penalties under legislation, as well as to enhance your brand protection strategy.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyPointon Partners
ArticleAdvertisers beware – Social media influencers paid to promote products must disclose the commercial nature of their postsThis new provision could have a big effect on how brands, companies and advertisers engage social media influencers.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPointon Partners
ArticlePrivacy Act – Reform is on the wayThe Privacy Act Review considered whether the Act was "fit for purpose" and the report made 116 recommendations.AustraliaPrivacyPointon Partners
ArticleBe aware of what constitutes a Terms Contract when selling an interest in land – do not get caught out!Explanation of a Terms Contract and the consequences of engaging in a Terms Contract. .AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPointon Partners
ArticleLand Tax Update: Further Pandemic Land Tax Relief For Landlords And LandownersDiscusses the further land tax relief measures recently introduced by the Victorian government.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleNew GST rules affecting property transactions - ATO cracking down on developers who avoid paying GSTThese draft rules will shift the obligation to remit GST from developers to the purchasers of "new residential land".AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleState taxation series: foreign purchaser additional duty: milestone changes from 1 March 2020Explanation & discussion about the FPAD provisions and how the SRO may now adopt a strict statutory approach.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleNon-work related injuries - what can the employer do?Employers need to comply with the Fair Work Act when dealing with an employee suffering from non-work related injuries. AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
ArticleConsumer watchdog on the hunt for unfair terms in B2B contractsThe decision was a test case for the ACCC to enforce its newly expanded unfair contract terms regime to small business. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionPointon Partners
ArticleManagement of kindergartens – Navigating a legal minefieldGood documentation will protect the Kindergarten and ensure that the managers each understand their respective roles.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionPointon Partners
ArticleFRANCHISORS TAKE NOTEConduct between franchisors and franchisees is regulated by the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulations 2024.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPointon Partners
ArticleThe Spam Act - An UpdateReminder to ensure that your business reviews its marketing procedures and complies with the Spam Act.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPointon Partners
ArticleVendors continuing to be employed post-settlement; Interplay between sale of business/sale of shares agreement restraints and employment contract restraintsIn many business sales today, purchasers are really acquiring the people and knowledge more than the tangible assets.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPointon Partners
ArticleEmployees v contractors and the entitlement to superannuation paymentsThis recent case provides a useful restatement of the key differences between employees and independent contractors. AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
ArticleNo personal or compassionate leave for employees who are stood downEmployees are not entitled to be paid personal/carer leave during the time they are stood down pursuant to s524 FWA.AustraliaEmployment and HRPointon Partners
ArticleVictoria Beckham Opposes Australian Trade Mark ApplicationInteresting case that considers the extent of evidence required to substantiate reputation in an opposing TM in a TM opposition.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyPointon Partners
ArticleWhat is Protection Work under the Building Act 1993 (Vic)?Explanation of what Protection Work actually is, and the process involved.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPointon Partners
ArticleATO response to High Court decision in BywaterDiscussion of the consequences of the new tax ruling that reverses the central management and control test.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleState Taxation Series: Issue #2 – land tax trust surcharge – nomination of beneficiary and notice of beneficial interestsStatutory requirements for nomination of beneficiaries etc for obtainment of relief from the trust surcharge rate of land tax.AustraliaTaxPointon Partners
ArticleState Taxation Series: Issue #4 – section 36A Duties Act 2000 (Vic) – property passing to beneficiaries of discretionary trustsArticle looks at section 36A of the Duties Act 2000 (Victoria).AustraliaTaxPointon Partners