Article$4m win for fraudster Melissa Caddick's victimsThe Federal Court of Australia approved the biggest distribution yet to those swindled by MC's dodgy investment scheme.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMajor update in fight over Melissa Caddicks $12k sneakersShe fleeced $23m from more than 50 investors, who are seeking to be paid back some of their losses.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAre you entitled to trade under your own name?Issues of ownership of a trading name can arise if a professional assigns his or her personal name to another party.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleBuilding your business around innovationThis is a run-down of methods business owners should be employing to make the most of its valuable intellectual property.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleCorporate counsel: The guardians of innovationCorporate counsel are the custodians of intellectual property, which can be defined as the legal asset in innovation.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleOnline Update: Making Facebook SaferFacebook has agreed to add safeguards to protect children from sexual predators, obscene content and harassment after New York prosecutors threatened the site with fraud charges for failing to live up to its own safety and complaints response claims.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticlePrivacy Review - Have Your SayThe Commonwealth Attorney-General has asked the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to review Australian privacy laws and to make recommendations about ways in which they could be improved.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
Article10 Tips For Strata Remedial Construction ContractsWhy your strata work to repair or maintain your strata building is over budget, riddled with delays, plagued with costs overruns and variations at every turn.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) amends Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW)Landlords in NSW should be mindful of these amendments to retail and commercial leases during the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleI'm Sexy, but not that Sexy - .XXX Domain NamesIt may be more cost effective for your business to pre-emptively block a .XXX domain name that contains your brand name.AustraliaStrategySwaab Attorneys
ArticleCapital Gains Tax & Family Law SettlementsThe transfer from one party to the other party of the interest of that party in the former matrimonial home, pursuant to an order of the Family Court or a Family Law settlement, in the past, had been exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT).AustraliaTaxSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAvoiding unnecessary duty on self-managed superSince 1 July this year, full stamp duty has been payable on the death or retirement of an existing trustee and appointment of a new trustee to a self-managed super fund (SMSF), if the remaining or new trustee is a beneficiary and the fund owns dutiable property. AustraliaFinance and BankingSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCrowd-sourced funding (CSF) now extended to private companiesPrivate companies can now seek finance through the equity CSF regime, that was previously open only to public companies.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSwaab Attorneys
Article5.2% increase to National Minimum WageThe rise in minimum wages prompts employers to review remuneration of their award-covered employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleUse of AI criticised by FWCRecent decision highlights considerations for HR professionals arising from the relying on AI models or apps for legal advice in FWC matters. AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleTrade Mark Owners Not Happy As Facebook Introduces Personalised URLsIf you thought you had your suite of domain names protected, think again. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleQuick tip for protecting your brand - domain namesOnline shopping is now mainstream and businesses must maximise their online presence in order to compete effectively.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSwaab Attorneys
ArticleIs your Complying Development Certificate valid?Failure to include the purpose of development in a Complying Development Certificate could render a certificate invalid.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleDefamation alleged in relation to teacher performance reportThe case highlights the need for all employers to handle performance processes and assessments with extreme caution. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSwaab Attorneys