What’s the difference between a de facto director and a shadow director?
A director of a company is an individual who manages and supervises the company’s business activities. A company or organisation can have different types of directors, two of which being “de facto directors” and “shadow directors”. This publication is a discussion of the differences between these two kinds of directors.
Whistleblower laws in Australia
A whistleblower is a person who reports misconduct from within a company. Whistleblowing is generally defined as disclosure to an authority by a former or current employee of illegal, immoral or illegitimate practices by the employer. Whistleblower protections in Australia were reformed by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Cth). That legislation amended the Corporations […]
Settlement Deeds
At the end of a dispute, or if a resolution can otherwise be reached, it is usual for the parties to record the terms of settlement in a legal document called a deed of settlement. A deed of settlement intends to provide certainty and clarity to the terms of the settlement, and to provide a […]
A guide to trade marks in Australia
A trade mark is a type of intellectual property, which is the ownership of ideas and concepts. There are various types of intellectual property, including, patents, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and trade marks. Registration of a trade mark provides legal protection which prevents other parties from using the trade mark.
Working with children: Blue Cards in Queensland
Blue Card Services are part of the Department of Justice in Queensland. The function of Blue Card Services is to promote and protect the rights and interests and wellbeing of children and young people in Queensland through risk management strategies and screening individuals in particular employment or carrying on a particular business.
What’s a business day?
Key dates in a contract, especially payment dates, may be calculated by reference to a “business day”. For this reason, there must be a clear and concise definition of “business day” in a contract. If there is not, a dispute may arise, which could end up being stressful and costly.
