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What the recent surge in IP filings means for your business
Increasing global competition, emerging technologies and contentious activity 5 min read The latest annual Australian IP Report 2024 (the Report) reveals a significant increase in intellectual property (IP) investment in 2023. This growth was seen from both local and international entities seeking design and trade mark protection in Australia, marking an important change from previous years. In...
Preparing for voluntary standards and mandatory legislation: a deep dive into Australia’s evolving AI regulatory landscape
Moving towards responsible AI 12 min read Over the past few weeks, the Australian Government has published a series of standards, proposals and policies which foreshadow the principles likely to be adopted in mandatory AI legislation once introduced. On 5 September, the Australian Government published: a Voluntary AI Safety Standard (the Voluntary Standard), which includes 10 voluntary (and...
Navigating Family Trusts During High Net Wealth Divorces in Melbourne
Critical Considerations for Business Owners in South Yarra For high-net-wealth business owners in Melbourne, navigating a divorce is a complex and delicate process, particularly when family trusts are involved. The stakes are high, and the decisions made during this time can have long-lasting impacts on your financial security and the future of your. When significant...
The Role of Mediation in Melbourne High Net Wealth Divorce Settlements
How Mediation Protects Business Owners and Preserves Financial Interests Divorce is never a simple process, but when high net wealth is involved, the stakes are significantly higher. Business owners have substantial assets and complex financial portfolios and must navigate divorce with caution and strategy. In Melbourne, mediation is becoming an increasingly favoured approach for resolving...
The Legal Challenges of High Net Wealth Divorce in Perth
Overcoming the Challenges of High Net Wealth Divorce with Leach Legal Managing the complexities of high net wealth divorce in Perth is no small feat, particularly for business owners who have built significant financial portfolios. The stakes are high in every way. Family trusts, business valuations, and child custody arrangements introduce layers of complexity that...
Addressing Complex Financial Portfolios in High Net Wealth Divorces in Melbourne
Understanding the Complexity of High Net Wealth Divorces Navigating a divorce is challenging under any circumstances, but the stakes are even higher for high-net-wealth business owners in Melbourne. When significant assets, intricate financial portfolios, and business interests are on the line, the need for expert legal guidance becomes paramount. In these situations, choosing the right...
Child Custody and High Net Wealth Divorce: Best Practices for Perth Families
Ensuring Family Stability While Protecting Your Financial Interests During Divorce Navigating child custody arrangements amid a high net wealth divorce presents unique challenges, especially for business owners in Perth. The complexity of managing significant financial assets, family trusts, and business interests alongside ensuring the well-being of your children can be overwhelming. When substantial assets are...
Securing Your Future: Superannuation Division in Perth High Net Wealth Divorces
Why Business Owners Need Specialised Legal Strategy During a High Net Wealth Divorce Securing Your Future: Superannuation Division in Perth High Net Wealth Divorces When you are a business owner, navigating the complexities of divorce in Perth presents unique challenges. With significant assets, including business interests and superannuation, at stake, ensuring your financial security during and...
How To Start A Fish And Chips Business
Fish and chips are a staple takeaway food. With fish and chips, you don’t have to worry about introducing a new food to your potential customers, most people are already familiar with it. All that’s left to do is create the best fish and chips that leave people coming back for more.Feel like you’re...
Investing in WA: Capacity Investment Scheme now underway for renewable energy projects
The Reserve Capacity Mechanism and eligibility criteria 6 min read The Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), introduced in late 2023, is now underway in WA. The WA Government has entered into a Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement (RETA) with the Federal Government to accelerate the buildout of renewable projects in the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), which...
Proposed Changes to Youth Justice Laws (Qld)
The post was written by Fernanda Dahlstrom In Queensland, there are mandatory sentences that apply to adults who are found guilty of murder and other serious offences. With the state election approaching, the Liberal Nationals Party is proposing to apply mandatory sentencing laws to young people found guilty of certain offences. The Opposition is also...
Understanding Domestic Violence Law Reform in NSW: Key Changes You Need to Know
Recent changes to domestic violence laws signal a crucial step towards better-protecting victims and holding abusers accountable. But what do these changes mean for you? This blog will delve into the key reforms; exploring their implications and how they might affect your life, providing clear explanations and practical insights. What are the Latest Domestic...
Does Collaborative Law Work in Family Law Matters?
In this video, Page Provan Managing Director and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Bruce Provan discusses whether or not collaborative law works in family law disputes. The post Does Collaborative Law Work in Family Law Matters? appeared first on Page Provan.
Storage periods for eggs, sperm and embryos in Australian IVF clinics
(Prepared as at 31 July 2024) Overview Each Australian State and Territory determines storage periods. Under the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 (Cth)[1] and corresponding laws in every State[2] and the Australian Capital Territory[3] (but not the Northern Territory), every Australian IVF clinic must be accredited with the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand...
Tenants back roll-out of Vic insulation regs
An overwhelming majority of renters would like to see Victoria’s proposed domestic energy efficiency laws spread across Australia. The results in a survey by renewable energy company Green are hardly surprising since it means renters would be paying less to live in homes that were warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Equally unsurprisingly,...
Forum: Who’s watching the CCTV watchers
There are all sorts of good reasons for having cameras mounted on common property in apartment blocks. Being able to see who’s coming and going at your front door would be one. A record of activity at your garage gates or in your parking area might be another. A watchful electronic eye on your...
Podcast: Gas appliances linked to kids’ asthma
Are your cooking and heating appliances giving your kids asthma? This week in the Flat Chat Wrap, Sue talks about a story she’s been chasing where families have found that switching from gas to electricity for their heating and cooking appliances has seen their kids’ asthma disappear. With that in mind, as we head...
IP Australia announces changes to fees
An overview of new and increased fees and how to minimise their impact 2 min read IP Australia has announced sweeping changes to the amount and timing of official fees for patents, trademarks, designs and plant breeders' rights, as well as changes to fees and recoverable costs for oppositions. The changes will come into effect 1October2024. A...
6 Common Shareholders Agreement Pitfalls and How to Remedy Them
What does a shareholders agreement do and why might you need one? A shareholders agreement governs the relationship between a company, its shareholders, and the shareholders themselves. A well-drafted shareholders’ agreement will provide a framework for the ownership and management of the company and related businesses. Here are some of the common pitfalls we see when...
Must-see TV – the Underbelly of strata exposed
Cancel your plans for Monday evening. ABC TV’s Four Corners is ripping the lid off the whole sordid business of strata exploitation in Australia and, if the promo for the show is anything to go by, this is more like Underbelly than any previous TV doco or even drama about apartment living. Fronted by...
