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Vicarious liability of the school for teacher perpetrated child sexual abuse
The former student claimed that the school was vicariously liable for the sexual offences committed by the teacher.
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Pandemic leave and changes to annual leave introduced by the FWC in response to COVID-19
'Schedule X' has been inserted into 99 modern awards, will operate until 30 June 2020, and may be extended by the FWC.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Advisers beware: are your variations and changes of trustees effective?
All amendments to the trust must be properly documented, signed and dated and comply with the terms of the trust deed.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Deeds to be signed electronically in Queensland temporarily
These changes will help in the current COVID-19 environment, but they could cause issues later if not followed precisely.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It Depends – Can a company own shares in itself?
Transcript & link to video discussing whether a company can own shares in itself.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Can a nominee hold shares in a company on my behalf?
Discusses whether you can use a nominee shareholder to hold shares in a private company on your behalf.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Can trust cloning be used to transfer assets between trusts without duty or CGT?
Trust cloning strategy is unique to Queensland, so if the asset is in Qld, trust cloning may be a useful strategy.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It Depends – Director resignations
This instalment of 'It Depends' discusses the requirements needed in order to resign as a director of a company.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It 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.Cooper Grace Ward - Video
It depends – Should the appointor of my family trust be a company?
An appointor has the power to remove an unsuitable or ineffective family trustee and appoint a replacement.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
It 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.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Large proprietary companies: reporting thresholds doubled
The thresholds determine if a proprietary company is considered 'large' for financial reporting in that financial year.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
The Corporations Act COVID-19 relief permitting electronic signatures and virtual meetings has lapsed
Companies should resume compliance with pre-COVID requirements relating to execution of documents and holding of meetings.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
The dangers of electronic signatures – can you prove who signed?
Article discusses recent case which illustrates the risks with electronic signatures.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Timing is everything – contract provisions and the importance of correct timing and notices
It is important to correctly interpret clauses, notice provisions & special conditions when calculating the time by which a party must comply.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Possible imprisonment for failure to report child sexual offences introduced in Queensland
It is an offence for any adult to fail to disclose information relating to a sexual offence committed against a child.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Accountant's failure to disclose autism diagnosis pays dividends for employer's defence of an adverse action claim
Employees must disclose any pre-existing medical conditions that could inhibit their ability to perform their role.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
ASIC relieves smaller not-for-profits and charities from whistleblower policy requirement
It will not be mandatory for smaller not-for-profits and charities to implement a whistleblower policy.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
CFMEU and head contractor ordered to pay up for unlawful conduct on Brisbane construction site
We discuss Australian Building and Construction Commissioner v Dig It Landscapes Pty Ltd [2017] FCCA 2128.Cooper Grace Ward - Article
Contracts can disguise employment relationships
Personal care worker had the standing to bring an employee claim under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).Cooper Grace Ward
