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Defamation: A business can be liable for defamatory comments on its Facebook page
The companies did 'publish' the comments, in that they provided the opportunity for the comments on their Facebook page.
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She did not slip on anything – verdict for cleaner in slip and fall claim
The New South Wales District Court confirmed that 'slip and fall' claimants have an onus to prove more than supposition.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Timeliness In Obtaining Expert Reports – Delay Independent Medical Experts At Your Peril
Recent decision makes it clear that parties must be submitting panels of specialists who are reasonably available & in a timely way.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Building and construction industry employers: Are your EAs compliant with the Building Code 2016?
Employers who perform or tender for Commonwealth funded building work must ensure EA compliance with the 2016 Code.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Building fires trigger new mandatory cladding checklist for Queensland building owners
New laws will require Queensland building owners to complete a mandatory combustible cladding checklist.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It is 2018 National Farm Safety Week - Innovative, Safe and Healthy!
National Farm Safety Week is held each year to raise awareness of farm safety issues across Australia.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Am I affected by the 2023 superannuation changes?
This edition of 'It depends' discusses whether you might be affected by the latest changes to superannuation.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Can I access small business duty relief in Queensland in relation to the restructure of my business?
This episode of It Depends considers the issue of eligibility for small business duty relief in Queensland.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Is there duty payable on the issue of additional units in a unit trust?
Discusses whether transfer duty is payable on the issue of additional units in a unit trust.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – What Is Happening With Division 296? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)
In this edition of It depends, partners Scott Hay-Bartlem and Clinton Jackson bring the latest updates on the government's proposed tax on large super balances, including the introduction of indexation.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
LRBAs and the new amendments to the 2016 Budget measures
These new amendments change how the 2016 Budget measures affect those with a TRIS or are about to enter into an LRBA.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
NSW foreign duty and land tax surcharge – still time to amend your discretionary trust deed
A reminder to amend your discretionary trust deed to exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries before 31 December 2020.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Trustees beware - Distributions of capital gains to non-resident beneficiaries held to be taxable in the Greensill decision
Trustees who distribute capital gains to non-resident beneficiaries need to include these gains in assessable income.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
[Video] It Depends – Does the accountants concession apply to my clients tax advice?
If the ATO decides to lift the accountants' concession, there's only an extremely limited right of review available.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Done and dusted: Parliament passes final phase of the chain of responsibility reforms
The HVNL regime imposes a primary duty on businesses in the chain and a due diligence obligation on executive officers.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Master Industry Code of Practice registered by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator: Good to go!
The newly approved Code will assist parties in the chain of responsibility to discharge their obligations under the HVNL.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
Can an SMSF buy real property from a related party?
Whether your SMSF can buy a real property from a related party.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It depends – do I have the mental capacity to make a binding death benefit nomination for my superannuation?
Does a person have the mental capacity to make a binding death benefit nomination for their superannuation.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – What will happen to my pet if I die?
Transcript & link to video discussing what's going to happen to your pet if you die.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
ATO findings of fraud or evasion – how a taxpayer and their adviser should respond
Cooper Grace Ward tax partner Fletch Heinemann is helping accountants manage issues around ATO findings.Cooper Grace Ward
