The Christmas season is often credit card liability season as well. Credit card liabilities are a frequent source of conflict in separated couples. Clients regularly seek advice about whether or not they are liable for their former partner’s credit card debts, even if the credit card is held in the other party’s name. All liabilities...
Atkinson Vinden clients were alerted to the gazettal of the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Code and its potential and significant effect upon commercial building owners in our February/March 2011 AV “Law Talk” article. From 1 November 2011 “Green Building” issues became serious with the regulations enacting the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program coming into effect. ...
Traditionally, the Christmas school holiday period is a busy time for both family law practitioners and the Family Courts. The reasons for this may include the fact that any cracks in the relationship are often more obvious around Christmas time and for families who have separated there may be conflict regarding children’s care arrangements over...
Employers should be vigilant about how they manage the discipline and termination of staff. Not only is there the risk of unfair dismissal proceedings, but now under the Fair Work Act, there is also a risk of facing an adverse action claim. The recent case of Bayford provides a good example of how this area...
If you attended our recent seminar on the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (“PPSA”) you will be aware that there are a number of issues to come to grips with before the PPSA is law. As mentioned at the seminar, we have prepared a checklist to assist in determining how the PPSA will affect...
STOP PRESS!!! We have been informed that the Attorney General’s Department is now formally preparing for a new commencement date of 31 January 2012. We will provide further information on the revised commencement schedule as it is made public. The official commencement date for the PPSR remains 31 October, 2011 but this is likely to...
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