ArticleThe Omicron workplace safety dilemmaThe Omicron variant is generally regarded as milder, but poses health and safety challenges for employers and employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleUnfair dismissal and the high income thresholdEmployers should closely review and assess the employee's actual earnings when faced with a claim for unfair dismissal.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleBut what does it mean? Interpreting binding financial agreements for matrimonial propertyThe case highlights the need to be precise in drafting these agreements, particularly in respect to division of property.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCan you record a will on a dvd?Despite the novelty of the Chan case, the Court advised against resorting to video wills and recommended a formal will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleChanging the surname of your child after separation or divorce - what is in a name?Article outlines when a court will be prepared to consider changing the surname of a child.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 vaccinations for children – What happens if you and the other parent cannot agree?The case demonstrates that when making decisions, the Court's paramount consideration is the best interests of the child.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleDeath of special contributions in family law?The court found that placing greater weight on the husband's contribution did not do justice to the wife's contribution.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleFamily law and caveatsIn separation, when one party is not registered on the title of property, lodging a caveat may secure their interest.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleHow are pre-relationship assets treated in a property settlement? Are they included or excluded?The assets of a relationship include all assets, whether they were acquired prior, during or after the relationship.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleRelationship breakdowns - How do you sort out maintenance?The article is an overview of maintenance in a relationship breakdown and a checklist to help you navigate to a solution.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleThere are choices other than going to divorce court - the Collaborative ProcessThe Collaborative Process is the out of court divorce option that allows you to take control and find better solutions.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWhy do I need a will with a testamentary trust?Having a testamentary trust in your will can have tax and asset protection benefits for your beneficiaries.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleASX is making Listing more difficult for SMEsOne of the side effects of these recent ASX changes is that they will make listings more difficult for small companies.AustraliaFinance and BankingSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMichael Hayter is quoted in the Daily Telegraph article 'Fresh battle for fraudster Melissa Caddick's $12k shoes' dated 2/8/23Receivers want to inspect the dead conwoman's sneaker collection, as some may be worth up to $12,000.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSwaab Attorneys
Article2013 Intellectual Property and Technology OutlookThe role of IP is now recognised as critical in promoting innovation and maintaining competitive edge for businesseses.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleAdwords: Paragons or Parasites?The use of AdWords generally does not constitute trade mark infringement because it does not represent trade mark use.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleGoogle's new adwords policy means trade mark owners must be more proactiveGoogle has announced that it will allow the use of trade marks as keywords in its AdWords programme from 23 April 2013.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleThe Fable Of Front Running: ICANN Says ‘No Evidence’ But Network Solutions Is Sued In Class ActionIn November, we wrote that the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) which administers domain names, had launched a probe into the practice “front running”. AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleTrade mark protection against parallel importersParallel importation may not be an infringement of the trade mark rights of an overseas manufacturer in Australia.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys