When about to make a big financial decision, people understandably seek the help of financial advisers. They have the specialised knowledge of all the relevant and current financial considerations, they have experience dealing with markets and are probably better placed than your stock-obsessed Uncle Sam to go to for financial advice. Or at least, that...
The recent case of Bolton v Stoltenberg [2018] NSWSC 1518 is an intriguing decision for its ramifications on what constitutes ‘publication’ for the purposes of defamation law. Background Mr Bolton is the former mayor of Narrabri Shire Council. He had a longstanding professional relationship with Mr Stoltenberg, however both men had a falling out following...
Having a team you can trust is essential to running a business. But what happens when a business partner acts dishonestly? What are your rights and what steps should you take to safeguard yourself as well as your business? What are the risks? There are many ways your business partner or a company director can...
How A Shareholder Agreement Can Save You More Than Just Money You may have been on exactly the same page as your business partner when you started your company, but what happens further down the track when your opinions are no longer aligned? Personal and financial circumstances can change at any moment and these can...
“Our esteemed Rod Berry talking about the core elements of defamation. Watch the video or read the transcript below to find out more about defamation;” What I’d like to do now is just to give you a potent introduction to what the basic rules and processes are around defamation. I said earlier that we used...
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) has been updated, with some of the biggest changes to occur since the legislation’s inception almost 40 years ago. Most of the changes commenced on 1 March 2018. However some changes, in particular those changes dealing with building and subdivision certification, have been postponed and won’t...
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