Part 1: Statements of Claims and Preference Claims
Litigation, especially defence litigation, is a stressful time for clients. There are time pressures and it can be costly. Clients regularly say to me “its not fair”. And it often isn’t. This is where accountants can step in and help the process. ...
If you have thought about leasing part of your commercial, industrial or agricultural land to increase the returns on your investment, there are a few hidden pitfalls of which you should be aware. ...
Why is a shareholders’ agreement valuable? How can it protect you and the future of your company? ...
With the My Health Record system expanding, it is time for health care providers to review and update their Privacy Policies. Necessary changes will likely include amendments to how personal information is collected, used and shared. ...
The Aussiegolfa appeal (Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd (Trustee) v FC of T [2018] FCAFC 122) involved the provision of residential accommodation to a related party of a superannuation fund. Amongst the range of investment rules that apply to superannuation funds, two key issues require consideration for this kind of transaction: the in-house asset rules and the sole purpose test in s 62 and 71 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA). These issues were considered and clarified in the Aussiegolfa appeal. ...
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Whilst the end of year work function is a great time for your team and business to celebrate your successes for the year, remember that your function needs to run as a ‘work’ function, without breaching your workplace health and safety obligations, your Human Resources policies and other legal obligations that your business must comply with. ...
Gift cards: the backup when you're fresh out of ideas for that person who has everything.
Remember that time you excitedly went to cash in grandma's birthday present, only to find you were a week too late? Well, this dilemma is soon to change. ...
Many tenants under retail or commercial leases don't realise the extent of their obligations once their lease comes to an end. De-fits and make-goods can be costly, so knowing your obligations before you sign your lease is key. ...
On occasions, it is desirable to restructure the assets of a trust. The motivations for a restructure can include: succession planning, separating control of certain assets to different persons, separating passive investments from business activities, and separating different businesses. ...
