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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 & 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
Corporate & CommercialWhen Does a Foreign Buyer Need FIRB Approval in Australia?
The FIRB position needs to be settled at the start of a transaction not after the deal is agreed. Foreign persons or entities acquiring interests in assets in Australia generally…Read article
Corporate & CommercialVENDOR FINANCE IN A BUSINESS OR SHARE SALE: RISKS FOR…
Vendor finance can offer benefits in business sales, but also presents significant risks for the vendor. Key considerations include repayment schedules, security for the debt, and potential enforcement actions if…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateHOW LONG DOES ESTATE ADMINISTRATION TAKE IN VICTORIA?
The timeline for administering an estate varies widely, typically taking six months to several years depending on complexity. Executors have a target of completing the process within a year but…Read article
Wills, Estates & ProbateWHICH ASSETS FORM PART OF AN ESTATE?
What your Will does and Doesn’t Control: Estate and Non-Estate Assets Explained When a loved one passes away, one of the first questions we receive is: what forms part of…Read article
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