Article written by Mark Smith On 22 March 2020, the Government announced measures to assist businesses with the impact of the current economic conditions arising …
I cannot meet my contractual obligations as a result of COVID-19, what now?
We have received many enquiries from both individuals and businesses who are concerned about the inevitable breaches of contractual obligations stemming from the outbreak of …
The employee is leaving – what are they taking with them? Employment constraints, taking the client list and what else…
Employers can take practical and legal steps to avoid embarrassment, use of the employers contacts trade secrets, client and intellectual property. Let’s set the scene …
How vital is registering your Trademarks?
We recently assisted a client in protecting its right to maintain its “brand” against a corporation known throughout the world. Given the disparity between the …
Queensland – are you ready for PEXA Settlements? SLF Lawyers definitely are:
Despite PEXA having been around now for over 5 years, in Queensland we are still coming to grasps with the idea of electronic settlements. PEXA …
Appointment of Philip Gleed as National Managing Partner to SLF Lawyers
National boutique law firm, SLF Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Gleed as its inaugural National Managing Partner. This appointment reflects the …
Conflict Transactions under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic)
The Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (the Act) provides strict rules that attorneys under an enduring power of attorney (POA) are subject to. Conflict …
Land Tax
Each year between January and April, the Victorian State Revenue Office (“SRO”) will issue land tax assessments based on the total taxable value of all …
New Whistleblowing Obligations for the Private Sector – have you got your systems in place?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Cth) came into effect in July this year, finally recognising the need for enhanced protections for private sector …
Dismissal – Fair or Unfair?
Given the current economic climate and perceptions held by either employers or employees in regards to their rights, this may give rise to the allegations …
