Project Trust Accounts
Since the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (“BIF Act”) was enacted in late 2017 the regime of project bank accounts (“PBAs”) in Chapter 2 has been very [...]
IP OWNERSHIP pt. 3 – Jointly-owned IP
Jointly-owned IP, is it possible? Are there any pitfalls? How does it work in practice, and how can it be managed? Drawbacks of Joint ownership Some of the issues with [...]
Protecting your business from ex-employees
The relationship you have with your employees is a little like your personal relationships; it is all sunshine and roses at the beginning, but things may happen over the course [...]
IP OWNERSHIP pt. 2 – Licensing considerations
You have realised that there is value in your intellectual property (IP), or perhaps you have been working towards this point all along! You are now looking to commercialise that [...]
Employer update – Understanding annual leave entitlements
Employer update - Understanding annual leave entitlements What are annual leave entitlements? Annual leave is one of the oldest entitlements available to employees. Annual leave for employees began in Australia [...]
Government Grants available to assist new and growing businesses
As governments around the world consider how they can return to a more normal way of life and boost economies after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government has announced three [...]
Government Grants available to assist new and growing businesses
As governments around the world consider how they can return to a more normal way of life and boost economies after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Queensland Government has announced three [...]
Defects Assessment – The New Regime
Building defects are a constant issue for bodies corporate. As well as bodies corporate having the obligation to maintain the common property, due to the recent legislative changes, Bodies corporate: [...]
Remind your team: Don’t forget who might be watching!
Remind your team: Don't forget who might be watching! 2021 A year on from the COVID-19 taking effect, the way people work has changed substantially. More and more people are [...]
IP OWNERSHIP pt. 1 – Company structuring, and Licensing of IP
Your intellectual property (IP) assets are not only valuable in and of themselves, but they can also assist in securing investment, establishing new revenue streams, and minimising tax. If IP [...]