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LATEST ISSUE - BLB NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2011

BUSINESS LAW

BUY/SELL AGREEMENTS FOR CO-OWNERS OF A BUSINESS
A colleague once said 'when you go into business, make sure you know how to get out of it'. This seems like good practical advice, especially when it can also cover knowing how to ensure the best for your family in the event that something happens to you.

PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PPSA
An interesting question has arisen which we believe demonstrates the potential breadth and scope of the new Personal Property Securities Act (the PPSA).

FALSE TESTIMONIALS
The need for companies and businesses to ensure the truth and accuracy of their public announcements, publications and advertising has been clearly illustrated by a recent case involving the ACCC and a removalist company.


SUPERANNUATION

CLIENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN NSW
Some recent changes have been made to the requirements for identifying certain parties to documents for the purposes of land registration in NSW or submission of a document to the NSW Office of State Revenue.


ESTATE PLANNING

YOUR ESTATE CAN GO TO THE GOVERNMENT
The recent case Szekeres v the State of NSW (2011) reminds us that if no other eligible beneficiaries exist, and you don't leave an effective Will, then your estate can pass to "the Crown", or more accurately, be paid into government coffers.


DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYEES ANNUAL LEAVE OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD
At this time of year most offices are gearing up for a period of Christmas shutdown or rostering of employees to cover the Christmas period. The following are some of the Fair Work Act 2009 provisions governing annual leave and public holidays.


LIFE’S TOO SERIOUS

CASE OF THE CROSS-EYED DOG
A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet...


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NOTICE BOARD
Dec 1, 2011 - YOUR ESTATE CAN GO TO THE GOVERNMENT
Nov 30, 2011 - CASE OF THE CROSS-EYED DOG
Nov 30, 2011 - BUY/SELL AGREEMENTS FOR CO-OWNERS OF A BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2011 - PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PPSA
Nov 30, 2011 - FALSE TESTIMONIALS
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