Article5 times to review your estate planningThis article looks at five significant life events that should prompt you to review and update your estate planning.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAbuse of power (of attorney)People should carefully consider who they appoint as their attorney and understand the powers that they will be granting.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWe cannot agree about the religion for our child. What will the Court do?The Court needs to balance between welfare of the child and neutrality as to different religious views and practices.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWhat's the worst that could happen if I don't have a valid will?A discussion on the rules of intestacy and its future ramifications for family members. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWhy can't same-sex couples in Australia get married?Same-sex marriage is currently illegal in Australia, which can result in same-sex couples experiencing discrimination. Recent changes in legislation mean that same-sex couples qualify as de facto couples and for the most part have the same family law rights as married couples when relationships break down. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAdvanced Care Directives (ACDs) for your medical treatmentAdvanced Care Directives can be used to make decisions about your medical treatment when you lack capacity by yourself.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesSwaab Attorneys
ArticleLiquidator's right to recover costs and expensesThe case provides certainty for liquidators to obtain reimbursement when action to realise company assets is successful.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMake your mark in ChinaThe protection of trade marks should be of critical importance for Australian businesses thinking of moving into China.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleProtect the intellectual property in your websiteYour website can represent a significant danger to your own IP and a potential source of exposure to litigation by others. .AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleTrade mark quality control sorts the geese from the turkeysA trade mark can be a very valuable asset for any business.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 | Advocacy alert | Loan relief measures for commercial landlordsArticle addresses commercial landlords, discussing the implications of Covid-19 & the loan relief measures that are available.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2017 (NSW)This article summarises the EP&A Amendment Bill 2017, which is available on public exhibition until 10 March 2017.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleNABERS certification for commercial property: Don't get caught on the wrong side of the fenceIf you are a vendor or a lessor you should ensure that your building has appropriate NABERS certification in place.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleRetail lease bonds and dispute resolution optionsLandlords must ensure they comply with the the Retail Leases Act 1994 in respect to the lodgement of bonds.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleSecurity Shake Up - The Personal Property Securities BillPersonal property security (PPS) law is facing a major overhaul with the Personal Property Securities Bill 2008 set to replace over 70 pieces of Commonwealth, State and Territory Legislation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleTerminating a Lease in NSW - What not to doIf a landlord intends to terminate a lease, the lease should be terminated effectively with clear and direct language.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleTesting the water - does a builder owe a duty of care to an owners corporation?The High Court has recently held that a builder did not owe a duty of care to an Owners Corporation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleA practical guide to warnings in the workplaceA warning is a communication to an employee about their performance or conduct at work.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 | Updated JobKeeper SchemeSummary of new eligibility criteria & payment rates that will apply in relation to the JobKeeper Scheme.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys