ArticleIt Depends – What are the main traps associated with vendor finance?One of the key concerns of vendor finance is whether or not your security is adequate.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNew obligations for credit providers under the Privacy Act reformsCredit providers should update their policies and procedures and their privacy statements in their credit applications. .AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Capital distributions from foreign trustsLink to video & transcript about distributions from foreign trusts and the amount that is subject to tax under section 99B.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDone and dusted: Parliament passes final phase of the chain of responsibility reformsThe HVNL regime imposes a primary duty on businesses in the chain and a due diligence obligation on executive officers.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAre your terms of trade documents PPSA effective? Update your terms of trade documents and register on the PPSR or risk losing your assetsUpdate your terms of trade documents, or lose goods supplied to a customer who becomes insolvent, even if you have title.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleHigh Court Case Brings Certainty To The Franchising IndustryThe franchising industry has waited with baited breath for the outcome of the High Court appeal in Master of Education Services Pty Limited v Ketchell.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Should I be the settlor of a trust?Transcript & link to video discussing what the settlor of a trust is & who should act in that role.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – What should I include in a shareholder agreement for my business?A shareholder agreement aims to ensure the smooth operation of a business, with cooperation between shareholders.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe dangers of electronic signatures – can you prove who signed?Article discusses recent case which illustrates the risks with electronic signatures.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleASIC Strategic Review Results In RestructureCorporate watchdog ASIC is set to be restructured following a strategic review by an independent consulting group.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleComplaint by a sacked employee accepted by Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commission despite a valid deed of releaseThe Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal recently rejected an interlocutory application by an employer to dismiss a complaint where the employee had signed a deed of release that included a clause releasing the employer from any future claims.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCourt decides loans by an SMSF in breach of the superannuation rules are unenforceable – Colaciello v ChristensenLoans by SMSF were found to be unenforceable because they were in breach of s42 & s65 SIS Act.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDigital clock in, clock off systems present significant privacy data collection issues for employersAny new systems and methods for the collection and use of sensitive employee information must be legally compliant.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleExecutor's liability for costs in estate administrationExecutors must take care when administering estates where there are financial dealings between them and the deceased.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 4 – assets)The fourth video in the series discusses asset location and how that may affect a change of trustee.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 6 – stamp duty)The sixth and final video in the series discusses stamp duty implications of changing the trustee of your family trust.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe family law courts merger: revolution or reshuffle?This new Court, named the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA), will commence on 1 September 2021.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
Video[Video] Who stays in the house when we separate?From a family law perspective, both parties are entitled to remain in the home, regardless of who owns the house. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Can my SMSF make loans?This edition discusses whether your self-managed super fund can lend money.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleProposed change to non-arms length income rules – will your SMSF be caught out?SMSF trustees should ensure that all expenses are the same as if there had been a dealing on an arm's length basis.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward