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BLB NEWSLETTERS | BUSINESS LAW BRIEF

LATEST ISSUE - BLB Newsletter - September 2008

BUSINESS LAW

BEWARE OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT WHEN USING IMAGES FROM WEBSITES
We recently advised one of our clients in relation to a letter of demand from a US company for infringement of copyright. The client had no idea the image that he reproduced in his own website was copyright protected and though the image was taken down soon after the letter of demand was received, our client still faced a very large penalty fee.


ESTATE PLANNING

ADVISERS FORUM - SMSF WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING
With the introduction of the Simpler Super laws the use of an extensive binding death benefit nomination will now be an important strategic planning tool. The term “SMSF Will” has been used to describe this new tool.

NEW FAMILY PROVISION LAWS ON THE WAY!
The Succession Amendments (Family Provision) Bill was introduced to Parliament in June this year. The Bill will amend the laws in New South Wales that ensure that adequate provision is made for members of the family of the deceased person and other persons living in a close personal relationship with the deceased at the time of death.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A POWER OF ATTORNEY AND WHEN TO REGISTER IT
You should consider having an attorney under power. There are a number of benefits.


DISPUTE MANAGEMENT

WHEN DOES CONDUCT ALLOW A PARTY TO TERMINATE A CONTRACT?
We were recently asked to advise in relation to the interpretation of an employment agreement.


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