BLB News

EMPLOYEES ANNUAL LEAVE OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD

30/11/2011

At this time of year most offices are gearing up for a period of Christmas shutdown or rostering of employees to cover the Christmas period. The following are some of the Fair Work Act 2009 provisions governing annual leave and public holidays.

PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND THE PPSA

30/11/2011

An interesting question has arisen which we believe demonstrates the potential breadth and scope of the new Personal Property Securities Act (the PPSA).

FALSE TESTIMONIALS

30/11/2011

The need for companies and businesses to ensure the truth and accuracy of their public announcements, publications and advertising has been clearly illustrated by a recent case involving the ACCC and a removalist company.

CLIENT IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN NSW

30/11/2011

Some recent changes have been made to the requirements for identifying certain parties to documents for the purposes of land registration in NSW or submission of a document to the NSW Office of State Revenue.

CASE OF THE CROSS-EYED DOG

30/11/2011

A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet...