by Quinns_News | May 31, 2016 | Legal News
On 28 October 2015, the Strata Schemes Management Bill 2015 and Strata Schemes Bill 2015 passed through the NSW Parliament. The new strata laws are to become effective from mid-2016. We will outline some of the major changes below. The Changes Increased flexibility:...
by Quinns_News | Apr 27, 2016 | Legal News
Over time, elderly individuals may find that living alone in their family home is no longer suitable for them. They may wish to be closer to their adult children for comfort and support. There are many other reasons why elderly people chose to live with their...
by Quinns_News | Apr 6, 2016 | Legal News
An illegal act by a party to a contract will not necessarily make the contract unenforceable. The fact a party has failed to fulfil a legislative requirement will not automatically render the contract invalid. The court will usually consider the scope and purpose of a...
by Quinns_News | Mar 30, 2016 | Legal News
One of the most important aspects of a shareholder agreement is how your ownership in the business is valued upon exiting. This is because the value of your interest in a business can form a substantial part of your personal wealth. There are various types of...
by Quinns_News | Mar 23, 2016 | Legal News
Recently academic research from the University of New South Wales highlighted the value added by longer serving directors. The Study suggested: that longer serving directors were more likely to attend board meetings; firms with longer serving directors had lower CEO...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2016 | Legal News
Unfair dismissal applications have continued to rise in recent years, keeping the Fair Work Commission (FWC) very busy. Last year there were nearly 14,800 unfair dismissal applications lodged. This staggering number suggests that many employers are still struggling...