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Security of personal information

Part 3 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches where Special Counsel, John Bennett provides an overview of some court decisions and proceedings where ‘security’ of personal information has come into issue.

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Parental alienation in Family Law

The concept, Parental Alienation Syndrome, was initially brought about by American psychiatrist Richard Gardner in 1985. The term parental alienation is used to describe a situation where one parent is involved in psychologically manipulating their child to turn against the other parent.

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Are you liable for labour hire workers if they are injured?

Many employers (host employers) engage employees of labour hire companies, particularly in the building and construction, hospitality and manufacturing industries. However, what happens when one of these employees gets injured at the host employer’s work site? Who is liable for the injuries?

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The risks with cyber attacks and data breaches

Part 1 of a four-part series on your business’ responsibilities related to cyber attacks and data breaches. Cyber attacks and data breaches are the top business risk in Australia according to Aon’s 2023 Global Risk Management Survey.

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Help! My builder won’t finish the job – what do I do?

It’s normal for building projects to experience setbacks during construction.  However, in extreme cases your builder may suspend works and leave the site or disappear without explanation. This article will explain your available options if your builder won’t return to the site, and how to avoid the common pitfalls which may affect your rights against your builder.

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Is your intellectual property secure?

Securing intellectual property (IP) is critical in today’s competitive and increasingly digital landscape. From innovative startups to established enterprises, big or small, safeguarding your business’ intellectual assets can help ensure sustained competitiveness, legal protection and set you up to capitalise on your unique creations.

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Out with the old (section 260) and in with the new (Part IVA)

Part IVA overcomes deficiencies of section 260 of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA), exposed by judicial decisions. Part IVA was introduced, albeit with limitations on scope, to provide an appropriate balance between combatting tax avoidance without discouraging commercial and familial transactions.

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Big changes ahead for the regulation of building products in NSW

All participants in the construction industry need to be aware of imminent changes to the laws regulating building products. The changes have been inserted into the Building Products (Safety) Act 2017 (NSW) but extend far beyond product safety to the suitability of use and quality of installation of those products.

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roles in the strata scheme

Understanding roles in the strata scheme

A strata scheme is a building or group of buildings that have been divided into lots which can be apartments, villas, offices, units or townhouses. This will be articulated in the strata plan.

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Can I put my home on Airbnb?

With the increased cost of living, more Australians are looking for ways to rent their property, including Airbnb. Airbnb is a form of short-term rental accommodation. To add your property to Airbnb in NSW, you are required to meet several laws and regulations governing short-term rentals.

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