Knowledge

Pitfalls when using symbols or emblems in trade marks

Monique Burr discusses some of the things businesses should be aware of when considering using symbols or emblems in their trade marks.

Duelling presumptions trumped by objective facts

Michael Morris considers the High Court’s decision in Bosanac v Commissioner of Taxation [2022] HCA 34

2023 – Some Changes to Employment Law

New changes to employment law in 2023 for better job security, gender equality and paid domestic violence leave.

Residential Tenancy Law Reform in Queensland – what landlords and tenants need to know

Charlotte Tully looks at the legislative changes currently in effect and those to be implemented next year

AI Art and Copyright

Monique Burr looks at how Australia’s copyright framework applies to AI generated works.

Sunset clauses and early release of deposits

Charlotte Tully looks at the potential future changes regarding sunset clauses and early release of deposits in “off the plan” contracts.

Is your credit rating affected by a default judgment? Steps you can take to repair it

Robert Lamb looks at an option available to you where you have paid all amounts owing but a default judgment remains on your credit file.

Do you have a Will? and What happens if you don’t?

Tracy Pratt looks at what happens if you die without a Will.

UPDATED – Changes To Land Tax Assessment

Charlotte Tully investigates the changes in Queensland tax.

Mergers and acquisitions: a solution for staffing and supply chain issues

Zac Herps, managing director and lawyer, looks at how business leaders can utilise mergers and acquisitions to overcome staffing and supply chain issues.

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth – reconsidering gift and loan back arrangements

Michael Morris looks at whether gift and loan back arrangements are still effective.

Absent Employees – How an Employer should deal with absent Employees

Robert Lamb looks at how an employer should best deal with absenteeism .

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) Approval – When Does It Apply?

Charlotte Tully discusses catalyst for which FIRB approval is required or exempted.

The business legal issues you can’t afford to ignore

Zac Herps delves into the types of legal matters, common and not so common, that business owners and their executive management teams must contend with – and what can be done to prevent them escalating.

Not passing the BOOT

Robert Lamb analyses a recent Court decision to emphasise the importance of practising reasonable working hours for full-time employees.