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The risks of doing two things that some businesses in Australia are likely to do during the Olympics.

Discusses the decision in Gan v Xie and its implications for the preparation of affidavit evidence in NSW proceedings.

Changes to the security of payment regime will apply to NSW construction contracts entered into from 21 October 2019.

The decision is particularly important for property developers using the margin scheme and for taxpayers who adopt conservative GST positions while awaiting certainty from the ATO.

This NSW decision allows a party to raise new defects late in proceedings, even if the warranty period has expired.

Property owners (including vendors and landlords) should ensure that their contracts don't contain unfair terms.

Most common types of fraud affecting the banking and financial sector, the impact of emerging technologies like AI.

Structure of a Trust; Why have an Appointor?; Risks for Appointors; Tips for Appointors to manage risks.

Payments made under the contracts between Uber & its drivers are not 'taxable wages'.

The new regime aims to reduce regulatory barriers and compliance costs for businesses trying to raise money through CSF.

The system in relation to adverse action claims is flawed as it encourages and protects unmeritorious claims.

The High Court will hear an appeal about the dismissal of a government employee for tweeting highly critical comments.

Changes made by the Closing Loopholes No 2 Act and the implications for business and workers.

Trustees are not necessarily confined to the provisions of a testamentary life estate, but can sometimes be assisted by the statutory powers in the Trustee Act.

When does a romantic relationship cross the legal threshold into a de facto relationship, and what are the financial consequences when it doesn't? The landmark case of Cizek & Mihov reveals how a decade-long relationship involving substantial financial support can still fail to meet the legal definition, leaving one partner with no property settlement rights despite years of apparent commitment.

Let's face it: family relationships can be tricky and no family is perfect.

Understanding when a relationship becomes legally recognised as de facto in Australia is more complex than many believe. This article examines the legal framework under the Family Law Act 1975, exploring how courts assess relationships of varying durations and what factors truly determine de facto status beyond the commonly misunderstood two-year threshold.