On 11 September 2014, the Associations Incorporation Bill 2014 (WA) was introduced into the Western Australian Parliament. The proposed legislation is currently making its way through the Parliament and is likely to shortly be enacted to replace the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (WA). […]
The boundary between accounting and legal advice is a somewhat grey area recently considered by Havilah Legal at a seminar event held for Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand members. […]
One of the important aspects of business that employment law reflects is the enforceability of employment terms that you include in employment contracts. […]
When contemplating registering a Trade Mark, it is important to take into account how registerable the Trade Mark is and the likelihood of the mark being opposed. […]
What is a Will? A Will is a document which tells the world how you wish for your assets and liabilities to be distributed after your death. […]
“Legal costs” or “costs” are phrases generally used in a legal sense to refer to the professional fees and disbursements charged by a law firm for the provision of legal services. Legal costs and the ability to recover them or be liable to pay another party’s legal costs are an important consideration when contemplating litigation. […]
What is CATSI? Why was it legislated? The Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI) commenced on 1 July 2007. It replaced the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 (Cth) (ACA Act). […]
I have recently had the pleasure of advising a small not-for-profit organisation (a NFP) in relation to their tax status. Most people understand the term “not for profit” in the colloquial sense of being concerned with charitable activity. […]
When working in criminal law, especially in relation to sensitive subjects such as sexual offences and murder, we are often asked to advise clients whether to plead guilty or not guilty to certain offences. […]
Developing a strategic direction and plan for your business should be a creative and inspiring time, beginning with the compilation of a vivid and rich Vision Statement. […]