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Foreign bank activity on Australian shores
Peter Luke from our Banking & Finance team speaks with BRR Media about recent trends in foreign investment in Australia.
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FSI report recommends additional flexibility for businesses in financial difficulty
The recommendation encourages these firms to undertake restructuring efforts in the context of greater creditor support.DibbsBarker - Article
Boardroom alert: James Hardie cases
The High Court held that the non-executive directors and the company secretary of JHL had breached their duty of care.DibbsBarker - Article
Employment law changes: what will the new financial year bring?
Employment law is an area characterised by frequent change.DibbsBarker - Article
Trademark Clearinghouse now live: protect your brand online
ICANN has established a centralised database to help protect trade marks after the recent expansion of available gTLDs.DibbsBarker - Article
The race to the transitional PPSA finish line: Time's almost up!
The PPSA's two-year transitional period expires on 31 January 2014.DibbsBarker - Article
$12 million in Queensland State funding available for climate change
Local governments should submit bids for funding to help safeguard their communities from the impacts of climate change.DibbsBarker - Article
Costs update in the Queensland Planning & Environment Court
The controversial proposal to transform the P&E Court to a jurisdiction where costs follow the event has been abandoned.DibbsBarker - Article
Can chucking a sickie be grounds for dismissing an employee?
The approach of the Fair Work Commission to dismissals for abusing sick leave entitlements will vary from case to case.DibbsBarker - Article
Time is running out to fix your warranty documents!
If you provide warranties with products or services, you should ensure ACL compliance for the warranty documentation.DibbsBarker - Article
Abolition of nuisance taxes once again on the agenda in New South Wales
The NSW Budget Papers have forecast that the NSW Government will abolish certain 'nuisance taxes' on 1 July 2016.DibbsBarker - Article
Your 2012 land valuation: Should you object?
If you have any concern that your 2012 land valuation is incorrect, you should act now to preserve your rights.DibbsBarker - Article
PPSA update: minimum term of PPS Lease now two years
On 11 May 2017, Federal Parliament passed the Personal Property Securities Amendment (PPS Leases) Bill 2017.DibbsBarker - Article
Employment laws set to change in 2014
The major change is the commencement of anti-bullying laws on 1 January 2014.DibbsBarker - Article
Reform is on the way – European trade mark owners need to watch this space
A number of significant changes are afoot which will overhaul several aspects of the European trade mark system.DibbsBarker - Article
Breach of fixed term contracts and damages for loss of opportunity
Often fixed term or "outer-limit" contracts contain provisions about renewal of the contract on expiry of the term.DibbsBarker - Article
Performance reviews and salary increases
Salary increases awarded after performance reviews are a good opportunity to improve employee employment contracts.DibbsBarker - Article
Use and abuse of the social networking site Facebook
Facebook has restricted an employer's inappropriate access to prospective and current employees' Facebook accounts.DibbsBarker - Article
Four more banks to be subject to credit card fees class actions
Lawyers of ANZ class action will issue proceedings against other banks in relation to late fees charged on credit cards.DibbsBarker - Article
The problem with USBs in the workplace
The use of portable storage devices in the workplace makes business information susceptible to loss, theft and misuse.DibbsBarker