Judicial guidance for payment of annual leave loading on termination
Protecting your business – the importance of trade mark protection in China
Vocational training or unpaid worker? The uncertain future of unpaid internships
Nick: “You got us a job at Google?” Billy: “Well, not a job job. It’s an interview for an internship that could lead to a job. Nick, this might be the last chance that we’ve got.”
The recently released Hollywood flick, The Internship, portrays a playful spin on life as an intern at Google, with its characters competing for a permanent role at the dreamy tech-giant. However, the unpaid – learn on the job – internship (better known as ‘work experience’ in Australia) is facing increasing scrutiny from government and has also provoked popular media commentary on the lack of worker rights in these roles.
Strong Super and SMSFs – Issue 1
Employee Share Scheme announcement
Copyright in Photographs – the perils of unauthorised use
Consider the branding that your business or organisation uses and the photographs and images it employs on packaging and products, on its website and in brochures and advertising materials.
Do you own these images or have a licence to use them? A recent Federal Court case highlights how easily the copyright subsisting in such photographs can be overlooked.
Phil Broderick returns for a new beginning at Sladen Legal
Sladen Legal offers a fresh approach to legal services
Launching a new brand and identity might seem like a daunting task for many businesses, but for law firm Sladen Legal, it was an exciting step forward. On Monday 20 May, the Melbourne-based firm started operating from a brand new office, with a new name, a new focus and a clear vision for its future.
FCT v Greenhatch - CGT Streaming Appeal
On 10 May 2013, the High Court of Australia refused the taxpayer special leave to appeal FCT v Greenhatch [2012] FCAFC 84; [2011] AATA 479.
Accordingly, prior to 1 July 2010 and the amendments made by TLAM No 5 2011, differential streaming of capital gains between trust beneficiaries was ineffective. The beneficiaries of any trust that has differently streamed capital gains will have an exposure to audit activity, amended assessments and penalties.
Off the plan sales and amendments to the plan of subdivision
On 3 May 2013, the Supreme Court of Victoria handed down its decision in Lockwood v PSP Investments Pty Ltd [2013] VSC 10 (Lockwood).
This decision considers a critical issue in off the plan developments – what amendments can be made to a proposed plan of subdivision between the time that a contract is entered into and registration of the plan of subdivision, without giving a purchaser a right to terminate their contract?
