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It is important to remember that after the withdrawal, the UK will remain a member of the Madrid Protocol as will the EU.

The Trade Practices Amendment (Clarity in Pricing) Act 2008 commences on 25 May 2009. If you supply goods and services to personal consumers (rather than to other businesses) you will need to comply with the new law when you make price representations to your customers.

Employees are not entitled to paid carer or compassionate leave during a period in which they are stood down pursuant to s524 FWA.

Financial services licence exemptions do not have retrospective effect.

ASIC has launched legal action against the directors of Kleenmaid for alleged insolvent trading and fraud.

In a recent NZ case directors were prevented from accessing the D&O policy as a charge had been placed by receivers.

The key to dealing with all of these risks is advance planning and preparation, to minimise the risks for directors.

Such clauses, which relate to the behaviour of senior management, are often being included in business sale agreements.

Financial difficulties and/or a lack of knowledge of industrial law do not justify a failure to provide adequate pay.

The Fair Work Commission was satisfied that the employer had a valid reason for the dismissal of the applicant.

This decision is useful for employers who find that an employee has been deliberately dishonest in their job application.

This article outlines how the supported wage system assists with the employment of disabled persons in Australia.

End of year parties present difficult challenges for employers in minimising risks of liability for their employees.

As part of our series on odd and unusual terms in modern awards, these are more quirky clauses that employers may miss.

Stop bullying orders will make it possible for individuals to bring an application to the FWC to stop bullying behaviour.

The changes are significant but they should not be problematic to employers who complied with the previous legislation.

It is strongly advisable for employers to consider all other alternatives before taking action to dismiss an employee.