Jacob Carswell-Doherty

Purchasing a business is one of the riskiest investments you can make, yet it often receives less scrutiny than it deserves. Before diving in, it’s essential to seek business purchase legal advice early in the process. However, there are critical steps you can take yourself beforehand. If you’re buying a business in Sydney and need …

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The recipe for Coca-Cola is one of the most famous trade secrets in history, safeguarded for over 130 years. This example illustrates the critical role trade secrets play in protecting valuable business information. In Australia, while trade secrets are crucial to maintaining a business’s competitive edge, they lack a specific statutory framework, unlike patents or …

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As the median age of the Australian population continues to rise, some suggest that issues of capacity will increasingly impact the legal profession. Capacity is integral to a client’s ability to enter transactions or make legally binding agreements. While there’s a common law presumption that a client has the necessary capacity to make such decisions …

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Co-owning property can become problematic, especially when relationships between co-owners deteriorate or circumstances change. In such cases, section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) provides a legal solution by allowing a co-owner to seek a Court order for the forced sale of co-owned property. Section 66G and Forced Sale of Co-Owned Property Section 66G …

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Casual employees and unfair dismissal: Know Your Rights If you believe your dismissal was unfair, your eligibility to claim unfair dismissal depends on whether you are a casual or permanent employee Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), you must meet the minimum employment period to qualify. Casual employees may find this harder to prove, …

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Inheritance often raises concerns during separation or divorce, particularly in family law. Clients frequently ask if an inheritance they received, or expect to receive, will be included in the asset pool for division with their spouse. This article explores the treatment of inheritance in family law, focusing on the keyword “inheritance family law.” Inheritance Family …

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A Special Disability Trust (SDT) offers families a way to provide for a family member with a severe disability. This trust ensures their long-term care and accommodation needs are met while preserving their eligibility for social security benefits. This article covers the key aspects of Special Disability Trusts, including their benefits, gifting rules, and the …

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Enforceability of Binding Financial Agreements in Family Law Introduction Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) in family law determine financial arrangements during and after a relationship. BFAs provide clarity and security regarding asset and liability division. However, their enforceability can be contested. This article explores the enforceability of BFAs and the conditions under which they can be …

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