One question you will be asked in public practice by a client commencing business is “what structure should I use?” Whilst asset protection forms a major part of the discussion, there are also the tax attributes of each structure to consider. This session provides an overview of the key tax issues of the options available, including:
The changes to working life brought about by the pandemic have been nothing short of revolutionary. However, they have created a state of affairs where the centrality and importance of the office or other workplace has been diminished in some instances, with associated problems for staff management, development and collegiality. This session will provide a guide to employers of their rights, responsibilities and options when it comes to agreeing to flexible working arrangements within the employment relationship, including:
Electronic contracts are here to stay – and so are the complexities and challenges that often come with these types of contracts. This session examines how commercial lawyers can best navigate the new digital era of contracts, including:
Amendments to the Sale of Land Act in 2020 brought with it a raft of changes, and some uncertainty, about how the proposed amendments would be interpreted and applied in practice. This session looks at this and other developing trends arising from recent decisions of note, including decisions concerning:
After much anticipation, the new Property Law Bill 2023 (Qld) is here, and along with it come new statutory disclosure obligations for property sellers. This practical session examines the key reforms and the impact they will have on conveyancing practice, including:
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create business efficiencies and improved production is growing considerably, but the regulatory framework for registration, use and protection of data it creates remains largely under-developed, with reliance being placed on existing laws in the absence of specific regulation. This session explores the application of intellectual property laws to AI and proposed reforms in the sector, including:
Family and testamentary trust income distribution continues to be a focus of the ATO and is also the subject of an important High Court decision. This session will examine some of these recent developments and explore the options for practitioners to assist clients achieve a more favourable tax outcome in estate planning through trust structures, including:
At the heart of the establishment of a trust lies the key roles of appointor and trustee. While the lifespan of the trust can be up to 80 years, the lifespan of individuals can be significantly less, with death or incapacity leaving a huge problem in ongoing management. This session will examine the do’s and don’ts when it comes to selecting and changing key players in trusts, including:
Unfair contract terms protection has now been extended to small business. This session looks at recent legal developments in the regulation of unfair contract terms:
Allan Swan delivers his quarterly estate planning briefing – a must for all estate planning practitioners.