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To paraphrase Miguel de Cervantes - the start-up that is prepared has its battle half fought. It may seem like a hassle (and, depending on who you are working with, it may not feel like you need to), but giving early consideration to the structure, ...
From 1 July 2017, the high income threshold will be $142,000 and the compensation cap for unfair dismissal claims will be $71,000. As we have previously reported, the National Minimum Wage will increase to $694.90 per week from 1 July 2017 (click
The NSW Government recently revealed a new housing affordability package in an effort to assist first home buyers entering the market. Central to the new policy are a number of changes to the first home buyer stamp duty concession and grant schemes. ...
Whether you are a liquidator, director, employee, shareholder or creditor of a company in financial distress, the experience of a corporate insolvency is usually not pleasant. Directors face the threat of being investigated for breaches of direct...
When a person believes they have been a victim of misleading and deceptive conduct such as misleading representations, the sensation of being deceived can give rise to the assumption that they have suffered compensable loss. However, the case of
Offers of compromise are an important tool in litigation. Aside from ensuring some form of success, or avoiding total defeat, one of the primary purposes of a party making an offer of compromise is to avoid incurring further legal costs. Where settle...
It is well established that what is commonly referred to as “without prejudice” privilege is not limited to protecting offers of settlement per se. Communications between parties that are genuinely aimed at resolving a dispute will also be protected,...
Expert determination is becoming an increasingly common Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process provided for in the terms of contracts between parties. In general terms it involves an independent third party, with recognised expertise in the sub...
Start-ups are on the rise, as is the number of young entrepreneurs taking on the role of company director. A company director, whether sitting on the board of an ASX-listed company or a small organisation, has to be clear on the duties and obligation...