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Sports & Entertainment LawCan an Employee Sign Away the Right to Sue?
The Geelong Football Club admitted to generating a waiver, asking a player with a concussion history to accept responsibility for future injuries. After public scrutiny, the club withdrew the waiver, sparking questions about legal liability…
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Wills, Estates & ProbateShould You Make a Mutual Will Agreement in Victoria?
Mutual Wills are legally binding agreements between partners that ensure their estate passes to agreed beneficiaries, providing certainty and protecting assets, particularly for blended families. However, without proper legal advice,…Read article 
Corporate & CommercialSection 260B Whitewash: Financing Share Acquisitions
The article explains the legal restrictions around financial assistance for share acquisitions under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), specifically focusing on Section 260B, known as the whitewash procedure. This aims…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateWhat If an Attorney Is Misusing an Enduring Power of…
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is crucial but vulnerable to misuse. Attorneys must act in the principal's best interests under strict legal obligations. Warning signs of misuse include unauthorised…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateLost Capacity and No Enduring Power of Attorney? Your Options…
Failing to establish an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) before losing decision-making capacity can lead to significant complications. Without an EPOA, families may face costly and uncertain tribunal processes for…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateBUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING: WHO TAKES CONTROL IF YOU CAN’T?
Many Australian business owners lack plans for incapacity or death, risking their families and businesses. Leon McPaul discusses the importance of corporate powers of attorney, detailed succession planning, and buy-sell…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateWHAT DOES “HELD ON TRUST” MEAN IN A WILL?
The article clarifies the difference between holding assets "on trust" and having assets "in a trust" in the context of wills and testamentary trusts. Assets held on trust mean legal…Read article
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