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ArticleBeyond the glamour: Amazon Brand Registry and brand protection onlineThe Amazon Brand Registry can help registered brand owners protect trade marks on Amazon and deal with counterfeit goods.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleSmart Christmas shopping advice from the ACCC - for a positive online shopping experienceThe ACCC has produced a media release advising consumers to be aware of their rights when online shopping over Christmas.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleDANGER: Registering security interests against the ABN instead of the ACN can be fatal!Security interests must be registered correctly on the PPSR, as the Courts will interpret the legislation strictly.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleHow to protect your investment in a joint ventureAll parties to a joint venture agreement are encouraged to ensure that they have a registered interest in the land. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleRisk allocation tools: IndemnitiesBe commercial - Identify the risk, assess it from a commercial perspective and negotiate an indemnity accordingly.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleStartup Securities eBook: a primer for startup fundingAfter reading this eBook, you will have a solid grasp of the basics of startup funding and funding your company.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleSustainable business in a global ageThere are no specific laws mandating CSR reporting in Australia, but there are good risk mitigation reasons to adopt it.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleChanges to the General Retail Industry AwardRetailers should be aware of recent changes under the General Retail Industry Award and the Superannuation Guarantee.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleWhat can employers expect in the workplace relations space from a new Labor government in 2019?Industrial relations remains one of the few policy areas in which key differences remain between major political parties.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleIntroducing Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles (CCIVs)A CCIV is an alternative to a managed investment scheme and has similarities with investment vehicles used overseas. AustraliaFinance and BankingClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleFederal Government announces streamlined restructuring mechanism to COVID-19 impacted businessesSummary of insolvency reforms that are intended to give businesses more control over how they restructure debts.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleHigh-density development easements in QueenslandThe amendment provides for statutory easements over small housing lots which contain buildings with shared common walls.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleLiquidated damages clauses - penalty or genuine estimate of loss?Construction contracts routinely include liquidated damages clauses.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleVacancy fees for foreign acquisitions of residential landA key component of this new legislation is an annual vacancy fee imposed on foreign owners of residential real estate.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleGST changes on new residential premises and subdivisionsThis draft legislation shifts responsibility for paying GST on new residential premises from developers to purchasers. AustraliaTaxClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleReforms to limit tax concessions for minors receiving income from testamentary trustsThis new bill intends to limit the amount of tax concessions available to minors for income from a testamentary trust.AustraliaTaxClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleLand and Environment Court of NSW rejects notion of Retail Pharmacy alleged to be in breach of CDCIn recent case, the Land & Environment Court rejected a claim that the operation of a pharmacy was an impermissible retail pharmacy.AustraliaEnvironmentClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleWhat is an unfair preference claim and how do I respondDetails which payments liquidators can recover as unfair preferences, the defences available & what creditors should look out for.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleRelease clauses in disputes settlementEffect of release clauses depends on the circumstances & knowledge of the parties at the time the release came into existence.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClarkeKann Lawyers