An employee may create original work when performing their duties. It is important for employers to understand who owns the copyright in such work. This issue becomes particularly important when the work is of significant value. This article will explore the current position under Australian law regarding the ownership of copyright in work created by employees.
Legislation requiring all directors of Australian corporations to have a unique identification number received Royal Assent earlier this year. A principal purpose of the legislation is to increase director accountability. This article will explore the changes and what steps should be taken in preparation for the new obligations.
Since April, the NSW Government has passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (Covid-19) Regulation 2020, amended that Regulation, repealed that Regulation and replaced it with a new regulation and, most recently, announced a Regulation #3 for a limited class of tenants until March 2021. Having trouble working out your obligations and rights as a landlord or tenant? This article provides an overview of the key things you need to know.
Employment Law / Industrial Relations
What Covid-19 Fair Work Act changes remain in place to assist employers manage their workforce? We set out below the current status.
Family Wealth & Business Succession
Earlier this year we wrote an article about legislation which temporarily allows remote witnessing of documents which would otherwise need to be witnessed in the physical presence of a signatory. This legislation will continue to be in force until 26 March 2021.