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BLB NEWSLETTERS | BUSINESS LAW BRIEF
LATEST ISSUE - BLB Newsletter - July 2009
BUSINESS LAW
GOOD NEWS STORIES - JULY 2009
“Each time a man stands up for an idea, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centres of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” – Robert F. Kennedy
Here are a few 'ripples of hope'.
EVICTING RESIDENTIAL TENANTS JUST GOT HARDER
On 19 June 2009 the NSW Parliament passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Mortgagee Repossessions) Act 2009. It introduced three new sections to the Residential Tenancies Act, offering new protection to tenants facing eviction.
FAIR WORK ACT – HOW ARE THE CHANGES GOING TO AFFECT MY BUSINESS
The Fair Work Act was passed by the Federal Parliament to replace the majority of the Work Choices legislation brought in by the previous Liberal government, but how will the changes affect your small business
FINANCIAL SERVICES
THE RULES FOR SETTLORS OF DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS
Many of us have discretionary trusts and accountants continue to advise clients on the wisdom of structuring their affairs using a discretionary trust.
In fact they are so ubiquitous that we sometimes forget some of the rules that apply to them or the reasons for those rules.
ESTATE PLANNING
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR SUPER WHEN YOU DIE?
Whether they have one in place or not, most people are well versed in understanding what a Will is and the purpose of making one. They understand that it sets out how they would like their assets to be dealt with when they die. However, what few people understand is what happens to their superannuation when they die and how a Binding Nomination could help their estate planning goals.
DISPUTE MANAGEMENT
RETAIL LANDLORD UNCONSCIONABLE CONDUCT – FEDERAL COURT ORDERS COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO TENANTS
The Federal Court finds that a retail landlord engaged in unconscionable conduct and orders the landlord to pay compensation to the tenants for overcharging rent.
LIFE’S TOO SERIOUS
THE BOTTLE OF WINE
Sally was driving home from one of her business trips in Northern New South Wales when she saw an elderly Aboriginal woman walking on the side of the road.......
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