Family Law 101s: The Devil’s in the detail – getting your Consent Order done right | HOUSE TRANSFER
By Daniel Ulaszyn We’re fierce advocates of striving to obtain a property settlement by consent and without going to Court. We feel the best way to make the property settlement legally binding is through a Consent Order – it’s an Order of the Court,
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Purchase of Property and the Fair Work Act
By Ben Schefe We are currently assisting a client with the purchase of a building that has led to some unintended consequences relating to the transfer of business provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (“FWA”). Relevant Background A brief sum
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ASIC cracks down on online trading providers to protect retail investors
In a report released last week on Wednesday, (REP 778: Review of Online Trading Providers), ASIC has highlighted its observations from its surveillance of online trading providers. ASIC is concerned about the potential risks associated with online tr
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ASIC's Latest Report Reveals Lingering Concerns in Reportable Situations Regime
In a recent publication, ASIC unveiled its second report on the Reportable Situations Regime (Regime), titled "Insights from the reportable situations regime: July 2022 to June 2023" (REP 775). This report sheds light on the trends and observations g
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The Road to Regulation: Commonwealth Treasury Releases New Consultation Paper on Regulating Crypto Exchanges
Last week the Commonwealth Treasury released a new consultation paper on regulating crypto exchanges, outlining a proposed framework to address the significant risks and potential harms associated with these platforms, while fostering innovation and
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Chat GPT and the Legal Profession
By Madeleine Harling With the release of CHAT GPT and other versions of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) there has been talk amongst the legal profession about how the use of Artificial Intelligence can be used to enhance legal services to our clients
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MDL's New Full Service Solutions for Financial Service Providers
In an Era of Continual Change and Scrutiny: McCarthy Durie Lawyers’ New Full-Service Solutions for Australian Financial Service Providers McCarthy Durie Lawyers is excited to announce its new full-service solution for Australian Financial Service Pr
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The easy way to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes – A case study
It is important that your Will complies with the legal requirements, ensuring that it is fair and valid. This is the easiest way to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Legal proceedings to settle disputes caused by an u
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Business sales – Due Diligence – Seller Beware
Buyer due diligence is a critical process in which potential buyers thoroughly examine a business's financial, operational, legal, and other relevant aspects before completing the purchase. While due diligence is essential for making informed decisio
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