Publications
'In touch with the law' - previous newsletters
July 2006
Contents:
WORKPLACE CHOICES - New legislation on industrial relations
LICENSED PREMISES - What liability from too much to drink?
BUILDING CERTIFICATION New board to regulate building industry
DEFAMATION - A quick apology may be the best option
TRUSTS - Avoid capital gains tax when you transfer assets
PYRAMID SELLING - When is it (legal) multi-level marketing?
BUYER BEWARE - Look at information ‘for what it is worth’
SEXUAL HARASSMENT - Where does the workplace end?
January 2006
Contents:
SHOP LEASES - New protections and obligations for retailers and landlords
RETURN OF DEPOSITS - Can you get your money back?
SUPER - Splitting the nest egg
SAVING TAX - Financial planning after a marriage breakdown
TAX FRAUD - It can mean going to jail
VOLUNTEERS - When is a person liable for damages?
PROPERTY DISPUTES - Are there differences for same-sex couples?
GET THE PRICE RIGHT - ‘Slash reductions’ claimed must be real savings
November 2005
Contents:
SURVEILLANCE AT WORK - New law requires employers to inform employees
CHILD MAINTENANCE - New law will give right to recover wrongly paid support
SPORTS DANGER - Tackle seen as an injury with intent
TAX AVOIDANCE - Danger for directors in illegal tax advantage schemes
MISLED ON PAY - Claims of potential earnings must be realistic
STRESS - Onus on employee to send early warning signals
SNIFFER DOGS - Evidence from over-keen pooch excluded
SUB-DIVISION - Vendor’s obligation to register the plan
RADIO WAVES - Owners and managers responsible for exposure risk
JOINT VENTURES - How much do you have to share with your partners?
November 2004
Contents:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - Who owns the rights to employee inventions?
CONSTRUCTION - Owner-builders given greater scope
ROAD ACCIDENTS - What compensation am I entitled to?
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - Strong-arm tactics targeted in building industry reform
SECURITY - Businesses held responsible if staff are attacked
VENDOR DUTY - Exemption for financiers, extention for deceased estates
DE FACTOS - Am I entitled to a property settlement?
WATER - Precious resource under new management
