Hot Topics

Recent changes in the law that may affect you and your business are highlighted here. Please follow the links below to obtain more detailed information on each topic.

• BLESS YOU, AND LET ME INTRODUCE MY LAWYER...
  

  With the advent of Equine Influenza in Australia, and the present concern surrounding the spread of Hendra virus in New South Wales and Queensland we thought we might look at the troubling subject of the spread of infectious disease.

• FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
  

  When entering into a Family Law Financial Agreement it is important to ensure that it is legally binding.

• ASSET PROTECTION FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
  

  Asset protection for the small business person is becoming increasingly more complicated.

• BANKRUPTCY CHANGES THREATEN SMALL BUSINESS
  

  The Attorney General released, on 25th August 2009, a draft legislation designed to assist consumers in avoiding bankruptcy

• DIVORCE FAQS
  

  Are you currently involved in divorce proceedings? This article will provide answers to your most frequently asked questions.

• UPCOMING CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT LAW
  

  The Rudd Government has tabled it's Fair Work Bill 2008 which is intended to replace WorkChoices. Planned commencement is 1 July 2009.

• PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
  

  Confidentiality in business dealings can be paramount. Recent Court decisions indicate many businesses do not have adequate measures in place.

• YOU CAN BE AN AGENT TOO!
  

  In light of the signing of the Australian Thoroughbred Sales Code of Conduct on 20th July 2011, Equilaw thought it timely if we look at who can be an agent.

• GET YOUR PRIORITIES RIGHT OR GET READY TO COME LAST
  

  From about the end of October 2011 how a thoroughbred stud enforces its interest in a horse is going to change.

• CHANGES TO BANKRUPTCY LAWS
  

  A range of amendments have been made to the Bankruptcy Act 1966.

• TRADE MARKS FAQS
  

  Want to protect your intellectual property? Register your trade mark.