by Quinns_News | May 29, 2015 | Legal News
In today’s internet era it is common for organisations to have an online presence, such as a company website or social media platforms. It is important to remember that your organisation has legal responsibilities online, just as it does offline. Here are some legal...
by Quinns_News | May 27, 2015 | Legal News
In deciding whether to select an agreement or a deed it is important to understand what each of the documents are. An agreement is also known as a contract. An agreement can either be made orally or in writing. In order to have a legally enforceable contract in law,...
by Quinns_News | Apr 29, 2015 | Legal News
In March 2014, there was a major amendment and update to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The original legislation was enacted in 1988 with the aim of protecting personal information. However, the original Act never foresaw the internet era in which individuals are sharing...
by Quinns_News | Mar 25, 2015 | Legal News
Affidavit Explained An affidavit is a formal written document which describes a person’s own account of events in a prescribed format. A person making the affidavit is called a ‘deponent.’ What does an affidavit contain? The contents of an affidavit must be factual...
by Quinns_News | Mar 18, 2015 | Legal News
Unexpected tax liabilities for the beneficiaries of a trust A Trust is one of the most common business structures in Australia. It has certain tax advantages; it helps to transfer wealth between the generations and it provides asset protection. A trust is set up...
by Quinns_News | Feb 18, 2015 | Legal News
One of the first things to be aware of when setting up a new business is the host of legal issues that will affect you. Business names, Australian Business Numbers, licenses, business structures, contracts, copyright and the privacy act are all pertinent legal issues...
