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Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal
Business & Commercial February 2021

Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal

Tips for Negotiating the Best DealNegotiating in business is a fact of life, whether it be to close a contract or resolve a dispute. As a result, good negotiating skills can be a valuable asset. In this article John Warlow provides a number of import

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Debt Recovery Update 2021
Litigation February 2021

Debt Recovery Update 2021

DEBT RECOVERY UPDATE 2021As you may know, due to the significant impact of COVID on the business community, temporary laws were introduced in March 2020 to attempt to help businesses and individuals stay afloat during that very difficult period.In su

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SUCCESSION PLANNING – MORE THAN JUST A WILL
Wills & Estates November 2020

SUCCESSION PLANNING – MORE THAN JUST A WILL

Succession planning (also commonly known as estate planning) is not just about the making a Will, it involves many different aspects including planning for incapacity and having an up to date enduring power of attorney.From when a person starts to lo

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Why investors’ faith in property remains unshakeable
Business & Commercial November 2020

Why investors’ faith in property remains unshakeable

Market Insights - by Trilogy Funds ManagementThe past year has seen major shifts in Australia’s property markets, but not in our attitudes to property. Buyers may favour different areas or property types over time, and price growth may occasionally s

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THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING CORRECT WAGES AND SUPERANNUATION
Employment Law November 2020

THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING CORRECT WAGES AND SUPERANNUATION

THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING CORRECT WAGES AND SUPERANNUATIONIn some recent examples, discussed below, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has shown that ensuring that employers comply with their obligation to pay staff at their correct statutory rates, is a f

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ARE INHERITANCES IN OR OUT OF THE PROPERTY POOL?
Family Law November 2020

ARE INHERITANCES IN OR OUT OF THE PROPERTY POOL?

ARE INHERITANCES IN OR OUT OF THE PROPERTY POOL?It can often be a point of contention between parties involved in a family law dispute as to how inheritances should be treated, particularly when they are received post-separation.The recent decision o

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PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS
Litigation November 2020

PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS

PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARSIt has to be acknowledged that all professionals in the Planning Law jurisdiction earn their money, particularly when one considers the 360-degree rotation of the Planning Law regime in just two yea

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RCC Local Heritage List | Proposed Major Amendment 2020
Litigation October 2020

RCC Local Heritage List | Proposed Major Amendment 2020

Proposed major amendment to Redland City Plan (03/19 Heritage Major Amendment) This article was originally featured here on the Redland City Council website. If you would like additional information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your prope

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Audience Participation and Trademark
Business & Commercial October 2020

Audience Participation and Trademark

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: American Supreme Court Trade Mark determination and its effects on Australian regulationTo trademark booking.com or not to trademark booking.com that is now the decided question.Case SummaryThe United States Supreme Court has

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