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Corporate governance as a strategic advantage
Good corporate governance is essential for any successful business. Learn how Directors and Senior Management can make it a priority, and how it can provide value and security to the business in today’s competitive global economy.
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Buy/sell agreements for business succession planning
Buy/Sell Agreements, also referred to as Put and Call Option agreements, provide certainty for a business on the death or disablement of an equity participant. This article explores the various ownership and taxation implications, including insurance trusts, cross ownership, individual ownership, SMSF ownership, group insurance policies, and transfer via will.
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Memoranda of wishes and their legal standing
Estate planning can be complex, but a Memoranda of Wishes (MOW) can help Executors and Trustees make decisions in line with a Testator’s wishes. Learn more about how a MOW can help protect confidential information from beneficiaries and how to draft one with the help of Dundas Lawyers.
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What is a Testamentary Discretionary Trust and why might you want one?
Create an estate plan that works for you and your family. Learn about the benefits of a Testamentary Trust, such as protecting your inheritance from family law and bankruptcy proceedings, and creating tax advantages for beneficiaries. Avoid the “Lamborghini factor” and find out if this structure is right for you.
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Is your trust deed Bamford compliant?
Trust deeds created more than two years ago may not comply with the Bamford ruling, resulting in consequences for trustees and beneficiaries. Dundas Lawyers can help review trust deeds and ensure they meet legal requirements.
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Retention of title clauses in commercial contracts – why they matter
Understand the implications of a retention of title clause and learn about the Perfected Purchase Money Security Interest. Find out what to do if goods become commingled, the effects of not registering on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), and the benefits of registration. Click through to learn more.
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When is a licensee really a franchisee?
This article dives into the details of franchisor/distributorship relationships, exploring elements, examples, and control needed to determine the distinction. Get insight into what constitutes a system or marketing plan, and learn what type of ‘helpful suggestions’ qualify.
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User posts can be advertisements!
The Advertising Standards Board upholds the Code of Ethics for advertising and marketing communications. Decisions included user comments on social media being subject to the Code. Advertisers must take extra care to comply.
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Employee or contractor – impact on intellectual property
This article explores the legal implications of determining whether an individual is an employee or contractor. Learn how a multi-factor test can help to identify the correct status, and understand the potential impact on intellectual property.
