by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Legal News
“Passing off” is a law tort which protects unregistered trademarks. The basic idea of passing off is that a trader cannot represent his or her product the same as another person’s product. This prevents a misrepresentation that can cause a lot of damage to a business’...
by Quinns_News | Jun 7, 2010 | Legal News
Do you have a Will? When a person dies without leaving a Will things can become quite problematic. Dependants (widows, children etc) can be left waiting for extended periods of time, as the estates cannot be wrapped up quickly. As such, the State or Territory Public...
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Legal News
Within Australia, there are many courts and tribunals that exist for different types of cases and it can sometimes be confusing as to how and in which court you need to be represented. Not all lawyers can represent clients in the more specific and dedicated courts....
by Quinns_News | Feb 26, 2010 | Legal News
The Fair Work Act 2009 sets out 10 minimum conditions of employment. These National Employment Standards (NES) were effective as of 1 January 2010 and will replace the existing Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard. Together with modern awards, the NES will...
by Quinns_News | Dec 16, 2009 | Legal News
The passing of a loved one can be an extremely emotional experience. This can be made all the more difficult if there is any kind of dispute against the Will of the deceased. Disputes often arise when parties that are associated with the deceased person disagree with...
by Quinns_News | Dec 16, 2009 | Legal News
Whilst insurance and succession planning play major roles in securing the future of your business, protecting your intellectual property can often be just as important, yet is something that is regularly overlooked. What is Intellectual Property So, what exactly is...