ArticlePPSA - Why your clients need to take action nowUnless security interests are correctly registered by 30 January 2014, they will no longer be automatically protected.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleReserving contributions - does your super deed allow for it?A recent ATO interpretive decision has ramifications for self-managed super funds.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleThe latest SMSF penalty case – Deputy Commissioner of Taxation v Ryan [2015] FCA 1037The Federal Court has again imposed pecuniary penalties on trustees of an SMSF.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
Article'Significant Investor' visa a new pathway for migrant investorsThe new 'significant investor' visa provides a new pathway for migrants who invest in certain Australian investments.AustraliaImmigrationCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAmendments to aviation liability legislationAmendments to aviation liability legislation address issues in the Federal Government's 2009 Aviation White Paper.AustraliaInsuranceCooper Grace Ward
ArticleBalancing Rights - Examining The ExaminationThis recent Supreme Court decision highlights the inherent power of the Court to compel a claimant to attend an independent medical examination even where that examination may cause pain, distress or discomfort.AustraliaInsuranceCooper Grace Ward
ArticleDistrict Court Supports Compulsory ConferencesIt is becoming increasingly common for plaintiff law firms to suggest that a compulsory conference should be dispensed with and their client allowed to commence proceedings immediately in cases where the insurer has denied liability.AustraliaInsuranceCooper Grace Ward
ArticleRecovery of insurer's claim costs against an intoxicated driver under section 58 of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 (Qld)The court recently confirmed that CTP insurers can recover costs even if not all of the costs were reasonably incurred.AustraliaInsuranceCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSon does not owe mother a duty not to die – Homsi v HomsiIn Homsi v Homsi, the Supreme Court of Victoria was asked to consider a novel question.AustraliaInsuranceCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIs Our Preliminary Agreement Binding?In the current economic environment there has been an increase in legal disputes where one party seeks to avoid being bound under a preliminary agreement and the other party seeks to enforce the preliminary agreement as a binding agreement.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAre you a developer? If so you may be entitled to deductions for site improvements off your statutory valuationLandowners may be eligible for a valuation deduction for site improvement works to prepare the land for development.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleATO Alert of Distribution of trust income to be made by 30 June 2012If a trustee makes a resolution to distribute income after the end of an income year, the resolution may be ineffective.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleAustralian expats beware: ATO announces details of collecting information from overseas banksAustralian expats should prepare for a new round of ATO review and audit activity, with information from overseas banks.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCalculating Lost Superannuation EntitlementsThe NSW Court of Appeal recently considered the issue of calculating past and future awards for loss of superannuation.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNational Transport Commission considers options in relation to heavy vehicle roadworthiness regulationThe NTC released a consultation regulatory impact statement to assess 4 regulatory options and their potential impacts.AustraliaTransportCooper Grace Ward
VideoIt Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?In this edition of It depends, associate Alfred Jackson discusses how to know if your business is ready for sale.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCooper Grace Ward
ArticleIt Depends – Relevant thresholds for company land taxIn this edition of It depends, senior associate Tom Walrut talks about how land tax applies to companies in Queensland.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNot one and the same: consumer guarantees vs warrantiesThis article aims to clarify why it is important that you and your business understand the difference between consumer guarantees and warranties.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCooper Grace Ward
ArticleManaging risks to psychological health and safety during the CODIV-19 pandemicSummary of risks to psychological health of employees arising from working from home. What employers need to consider.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Cooper Grace Ward