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  • How to identify fraudulent workers’ comp claims

    How to identify fraudulent workers’ comp claims

    Learn how to identify and prevent Worker’s Compensation fraud with this article. Employees found guilty of fraud face criminal convictions, fines up to $55,000 and a max of five (5) years imprisonment.

  • Electronic service of legal documents

    Electronic service of legal documents

    The decision in Conveyor & General Engineering Pty Ltd v Basetec Services Pty Ltd [2014] QSC 30 examined validity of service of documents via email and Dropbox. Find out judgement and “take-aways” to help navigate complex legal process of document service.

  • Privacy determination –Sensitive Information stored in garden shed

    Privacy determination –Sensitive Information stored in garden shed

    Melbourne medical centre found in breach of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and National Privacy Principles for inadequate security measures. Small businesses should assess their security procedures. Penalties of up to $1.7 million.

  • Enterprise agreements – key considerations for employers

    Enterprise agreements – key considerations for employers

    Enterprise bargaining is an intricate process. The key obligations of employers, from notification to voting, lodging, and approval, are explained. This article examines pre-bargaining, union representation, and good faith bargaining, as well as relevant cases and legislation.

  • Shareholders’ agreements and inconsistency clauses explained

    Shareholders’ agreements and inconsistency clauses explained

    When shareholders are restricted from accessing company information, it may be a sign of a dispute. The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides mechanisms for minority shareholders to obtain relevant information, but they must prove they are acting in ‘good faith’ and ‘for a proper purpose’.

  • ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 634

    ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 634

    In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634, Coles has been accused of misleading customers over their partially-baked bread. Learn more, including the obiter suggested by Allsop CJ, by clicking through to the article.

  • Trade mark infringement

    Trade mark infringement

    A registered trade mark is a sign used to distinguish traders’ goods/services from others. This article explains the form, purpose, infringement and penalties of trade marks, as governed by the Trade Marks Act 1995 in Australia.

  • Shareholder oppression

    Shareholder oppression

    What is shareholder oppression? Shareholder oppression can occur when the majority shareholders in a company misuse their power to oppress the minority shareholders.

  • Why employers must follow correct processes

    Why employers must follow correct processes

    Employers may be surprised to learn that a valid dismissal can still be deemed unfair by the Fair Work Commission if procedural fairness and natural justice requirements weren’t met.

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