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Date	Type	Article
7/09/2018	Intellectual Property	Digital Grants: Not just free money
29/06/2018	Intellectual Property	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
25/05/2018	Intellectual Property	New EU data rules may impact Australian businesses
15/02/2018	Intellectual Property	Only 10 day until major privacy law changes - are you ready and compliant?
27/11/2017	Intellectual Property	Who owns those Property For Sale photos?
8/11/2017	Intellectual Property	Entrepreneur Grants: The Do's and Don'ts!
25/10/2017	Intellectual Property	Exporting to the Asia-Pacific region? Trade mark protection just got easier
6/09/2017	Intellectual Property	IP Head of Section Announced
10/08/2017	Intellectual Property	We own our business data...right?
15/02/2016	Intellectual Property	The final chapter in Dallas Buyers Club v iiNet
18/12/2015	Intellectual Property	Is this the final twist in the tale of Dallas Buyers Club v iiNet?
14/12/2015	Intellectual Property	The Grinch Who Stole Swiftmas?
2/10/2015	Intellectual Property	Trade marks, colour schemes and distinctive shopfronts: are they protected?
14/09/2015	Intellectual Property	All aboard the Hayne Plane!
13/07/2015	Intellectual Property	IP Australia issues warning on unsolicited offers
24/06/2015	Intellectual Property	Is your software licensing ready for potential disputes?
15/04/2015	Intellectual Property	Dallas Buyers Club Decision Sends a Message, but will it byte!
24/09/2014	Intellectual Property	Defamation and "He who must be Obeid"
15/04/2014	Intellectual Property	Domain names are changing but why should I worry?
5/12/2013	Intellectual Property	New Top Level Domain Names & Your Trade Mark
18/11/2013	Intellectual Property	Louis Vuitton Trade Mark: Not Famous Enough!
16/09/2013	Intellectual Property	Understanding design protection for your business
5/07/2013	Intellectual Property	Masterchef vs Mr Whippy - the war of the highest profile
1/03/2009	Intellectual Property	Two Men and a truck - A lesson in Trade Marks.
1/11/2008	Intellectual Property	Selling .au Domain Names
1/06/2008	Intellectual Property	Protect Your Confidential Business Information
1/10/2006	Intellectual Property	CG Intellectual Property - October 2006 Bulletin
1/10/2006	Intellectual Property	Business Law Seminar Series: Introduction To Intellectual Property
1/09/2006	Intellectual Property	Business Law Seminar Series: Introduction To The Types of Intellectual Property
13/02/2019	Workplace	Dismissal because of domestic violence deemed not discrimination
11/02/2019	Workplace	Sushi case confirms employer record-keeping requirements
8/01/2019	Workplace	Regulations amended to prevent employee ‘double dipping’
14/12/2018	Workplace	‘Reining in staff behavior at your office Christmas party’
6/09/2018	Workplace	Casual Employees & Annual Leave - Sorting Fact from Fiction
7/08/2018	Workplace	New leave entitlements in place
29/06/2018	Workplace	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
1/06/2018	Workplace	Communication crucial in disciplinary matters
23/04/2018	Workplace	Sushi shop penalised for worker's raw deal
20/04/2018	Workplace	Domestic Violence Clause in Modern Awards
13/04/2018	Workplace	New Labour Hire Laws Commence 16 April 2018 - What you need to know
12/04/2018	Workplace	Compensation for Cricket Injury - Howzat!
25/10/2017	Workplace	Casual conversion mandatory in all modern awards
11/10/2017	Workplace	Workplace comments: When shooting from the hip, hits your foot!
6/06/2017	Workplace	Award Wages to Increase by 3.3% From 1 July 2017
17/05/2017	Workplace	Government issues clear WH&S crackdown warning
3/05/2017	Workplace	Accountants held liable for their client's underpayment of wages
20/04/2017	Workplace	457 Visa Changes: What we know so far...
27/03/2017	Workplace	New rules proposed when working on Commonwealth funded projects
28/02/2017	Workplace	Penalty Rates: The finer details...
23/02/2017	Workplace	Sunday/Public Holiday Penalties Cut
22/02/2017	Workplace	How long has it been? Too long?
10/02/2017	Workplace	Trainees & Apprentices: Are you paying them enough?
9/12/2016	Workplace	When Christmas parties go VERY wrong
5/12/2016	Workplace	Senate inquiry investigating unpaid super
8/11/2016	Workplace	Snapchat: How to lose your job in 10 seconds
4/10/2016	Workplace	Injured while working from home: Who pays?
12/09/2016	Workplace	High Court broadens hazardous manual handling obligations on employers
24/08/2016	Workplace	Leave Entitlement Changes Arrive & Wage Payments Under Review
9/08/2016	Workplace	FWO decision is a warning for HR advisers, managers & recruiters
21/06/2016	Workplace	Harassment, bullying & discrimination: How can employers avoid liability from employees' inappropriate actions?
1/06/2016	Workplace	Award wages to increase by 2.4%
26/05/2016	Workplace	Change to cashing out of leave arrangements to impact all modern awards
18/05/2016	Workplace	Reckless WH&S breaches could lead to prison
27/04/2016	Workplace	Mahjong Club's Wrong Move on Employee Entitlements Costs $400k
9/03/2016	Workplace	Accountants beware: Are you liable for your client's workplace breaches?
1/03/2016	Workplace	Are your employee records up to scratch?
12/02/2016	Workplace	Letting harassment complaints go unresolved could cost your business dearly
15/12/2015	Workplace	Is your workplace prepared for the Australian summer?
10/12/2015	Workplace	What can we learn from the ghosts of Christmas functions past?
30/11/2015	Workplace	Advertising for Fit Models and Beer Maids - Maybe Rethink Your Approach
9/09/2015	Workplace	Is workplace drug testing an invasion of privacy?
2/09/2015	Workplace	Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal Order to impact retailers and businesses in the road transport industry
31/08/2015	Workplace	Fair Work offers new pay calculator
27/07/2015	Workplace	New Bill proposes reversing recent Qld workers' compensation changes
21/07/2015	Workplace	Stiff penalty a warning on compliance for sponsored overseas employees
2/07/2015	Workplace	How "trust & confidence" affect whether an unfairly dismissed employee must be reinstated
2/07/2015	Workplace	Accruing annual leave while on workers' compensation
17/06/2015	Workplace	2015 Annual Wage Review – Minimum Wage Increase
3/06/2015	Workplace	Udderly Tragic: A cautionary tale of cows and duty of care
21/05/2015	Workplace	Are you performance managing or bullying?
13/04/2015	Workplace	Workplace death statistics demonstrate need for more action on workplace safety
25/03/2015	Workplace	Landmark SA Enterprise Agreement Removes Saturday Penalty Rates
16/03/2015	Workplace	Employer successful in $600k claim against former employee
23/12/2014	Workplace	Fair Work Commission Decision Released - 23 Dec 2014
22/09/2014	Workplace	High Court Barker Decision - No implied mutual trust and confidence terms
10/09/2014	Workplace	Confidentiality By Employees Assisting in Disciplinary Hearing
27/08/2014	Workplace	Innovative Leadership Summit - Registration Offer
27/06/2014	Workplace	Are your contractor arrangements a sham?
27/06/2014	Workplace	Reminder: Super Rising From 1 July 2014
11/06/2014	Workplace	Commission’s Anti-Bullying Jurisdiction - What have we learnt so far?
4/06/2014	Workplace	Minimum Wage Decision Announced
10/02/2014	Workplace	New National Heavy Vehicle Law Commences
3/12/2013	Workplace	New bullying and roster rules commence 1 Jan 2014
17/10/2013	Workplace	Workers Comp Changes Update - 17 Oct 2013
26/07/2013	Workplace	New Financial Year - New Workplace Changes
28/06/2013	Workplace	New Workplace Laws Passed
23/05/2013	Workplace	Have you got a moment?
18/04/2013	Workplace	First and Second Wave of Changes to the Fair Work System
3/12/2012	Workplace	The Office Christmas Party - Protecting your staff and business
1/07/2012	Workplace	Paid Parental Leave Scheme for Fathers and Partners from 1 January 2013
1/06/2012	Workplace	National Minimum Wage Lifted By $17.10
1/05/2012	Workplace	Company directors need to get 'hands on' to avoid Work Health & Safety Liability
1/03/2012	Workplace	A review of Fair Work Australia's powers to intervene in bargaining disputes
1/03/2012	Workplace	Employers Take Note: Legislative Overhaul in the Construction and Road Transport Industries
1/11/2011	Workplace	The Perils of Informal Franchise Arrangements
1/08/2011	Workplace	The New Work Health And Safety Act 2011 (QLD) – Employer’s Friend Or Foe?
1/07/2011	Workplace	Critical Workplace Changes Apply From Today – 1 July
1/06/2011	Workplace	Minimum Wage Decision: Less than 4 weeks for Implementation
1/05/2011	Workplace	Recovering Business Debts With Creditor’s Statutory Demands
1/04/2011	Workplace	Bullying in the Workplace
1/03/2011	Workplace	Transitional Arrangements for Old State Awards & Adverse Action
22/01/2019	Litigation Dispute Resolution	New “Lemon Laws”: when car deals turn sour…
18/10/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	When “claim denied” is not the final word
25/09/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	The truth will set you free (from massive fines)!
24/08/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Defamation online: But I didn't post the comment, Your Honour!
16/07/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Panadol causes headache for Nurofen
29/06/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
21/06/2018	Litigation Dispute Resolution	"Ipso facto" changes to impact business contracts post 1 July 2018
2/11/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	JJ Richards offers warning to others over unfair contract terms rules
13/10/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Shadow and De Facto Directors: When you’re a director and didn’t know it!
14/09/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Insolvent trading reform - smoother sailing for company directors
7/09/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Unfair preference payments: Returning money you're owed?
21/08/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	New rules protect small business against unfair contracts
15/06/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Tenant breach notices: Are yours valid?
22/05/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	He said, she said...what?!
6/03/2017	Litigation Dispute Resolution	The (Unlawful) Art of Deception
12/09/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Uber legalised in Queensland
22/08/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Banker behaving badly
21/07/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Beware of Court & AFP Email Scam
15/07/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Ashes to Ashes: Whose dust?
9/06/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Uber arrives in Toowoomba - but is still navigating a legal minefield
21/04/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	The unexpected consequences of changes to Australia Post delivery periods
22/01/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Online Comments: Dangers for individuals and business
18/01/2016	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Wait, this isn't the signed copy of Castaway I ordered...
18/12/2015	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Is this the final twist in the tale of Dallas Buyers Club v iiNet?
20/02/2015	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Deed of settlement with creditor does not remove obligation to fellow guarantors
24/09/2014	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Defamation and "He who must be Obeid"
27/08/2014	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Innovative Leadership Summit - Registration Offer
24/03/2014	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Construction & Resources Expert Welcomed to Clifford Gouldson
14/03/2014	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Domestic Building Contracts – Understanding of Costs Critical
23/08/2013	Litigation Dispute Resolution	No BCIPA Protection on Mining Sites
15/07/2013	Litigation Dispute Resolution	First Major PPSA Decision
4/06/2013	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Owed Money? 9 Things You Need to Know About Collecting Debts
2/04/2013	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Commercial Arbitration: A viable option for business disputes
1/10/2012	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Insolvency Register Saves Time and Costs
1/10/2011	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Confidential Business Information: How Do I Protect It?
1/08/2011	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Try to Reslove Before Going to Court
1/06/2011	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Lessons In Litigation - Growing Pains
1/01/2011	Litigation Dispute Resolution	Experience Equals Speed
7/11/2018	Privacy	Cybersecurity – Is this business’ current greatest threat?
5/02/2019	Business	PPSR Security Interests will start to expire this year.
4/12/2018	Business	Warning on delays in gaining finance approval
2/11/2018	Business	What to consider when your tenant has to go!
4/10/2018	Business	Changes on the horizon for Queensland residential landlords
7/09/2018	Business	Digital Grants: Not just free money
25/07/2018	Business	Development Approval Decision Means Extra Caution for Buyers
29/06/2018	Business	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
21/06/2018	Business	"Ipso facto" changes to impact business contracts post 1 July 2018
25/05/2018	Business	New EU data rules may impact Australian businesses
22/03/2018	Business	GST changes coming 1 July 2018
28/02/2018	Business	Reminder for Clubs, Societies and Small Non-Profits - Governance Matters!
6/10/2017	Business	PPSR Case Study: ABN vs ACN
19/06/2017	Business	New energy disclosures to apply from 1 July 2017
15/06/2017	Business	Tenant breach notices: Are yours valid?
25/05/2017	Business	Latest PPSA amendment commences
20/04/2017	Business	PPSA changes to benefit hire industry
10/02/2017	Business	Window on China Landline Special
28/11/2016	Business	Retail Shop Lease Changes Start Today
30/09/2016	Business	Retail shop lease changes apply from 25 November
25/07/2016	Business	Broadened transfer duty exemption on rural land
17/05/2016	Business	Changes to Retail Shop Leases Act passed
5/02/2016	Business	Employee entitlements: How your business contracts may be impacted
8/12/2015	Business	Retail Shop Leases Overhaul: Good news for you?
28/09/2015	Business	Small Business Receives Unfair Contract Terms Protection
25/09/2015	Business	PPSA Change Effective From 1 October
20/08/2015	Business	Artist-in-Residence Announced
15/07/2015	Business	Significant PPSA Amendment Passed
6/05/2015	Business	PPSA: An overhaul is coming
22/04/2015	Business	Electronic Signing - The future is NOT here!
30/03/2015	Business	New Franchising Code of Conduct Commences
12/12/2014	Business	Federal Govt Delay on PPSA Lease Amendment Continues
3/11/2014	Business	2nd Artist-in-Residence Underway
28/10/2014	Business	Amanda Tolson welcomed as CGLaw director
27/08/2014	Business	Innovative Leadership Summit - Registration Offer
19/08/2014	Business	PPSR Failure May Cost $50 Million
17/07/2014	Business	PPSA 'Motor Vehicle' Definition Changed
30/06/2014	Business	CGLaw Hosts Obayashi Visit to Toowoomba
27/06/2014	Business	Are your contractor arrangements a sham?
27/06/2014	Business	Reminder: Super Rising From 1 July 2014
4/06/2014	Business	Minimum Wage Decision Announced
21/05/2014	Business	Equipment Hirers Must Read: Significant Changes to the PPSA
16/04/2014	Business	PAMDA Overhaul Looms Closer
15/04/2014	Business	Domain names are changing but why should I worry?
10/02/2014	Business	New National Heavy Vehicle Law Commences
28/01/2014	Business	Guides for Not-for-profit Board Members
24/01/2014	Business	App launched for PPSR searching
9/12/2013	Business	Why your business needs to get PPSA savvy before 30 Jan 2014
5/12/2013	Business	New Top Level Domain Names & Your Trade Mark
18/11/2013	Business	Louis Vuitton Trade Mark: Not Famous Enough!
18/10/2013	Business	New Business? - 6 Legal Tips
24/09/2013	Business	Commercial landlords - Are you complying with your obligations?
15/07/2013	Business	First Major PPSA Decision
4/06/2013	Business	Owed Money? 9 Things You Need to Know About Collecting Debts
4/03/2013	Business	A Troubled Start - The Personal Properties Security Register 12 Months On
1/09/2012	Business	The Australian Consumer Law - is your business compliant? - Part 1
1/09/2012	Business	The Australian Consumer Law - is your business compliant? - Part 2
1/08/2012	Business	Queensland's Workers Compensation Scheme Is Under Review
1/05/2012	Business	Business Names - Finally a One Stop Shop
1/04/2012	Business	Personal Properties Securities Register: An Update
1/01/2012	Business	Are you or your business ready for the PPSA?
1/10/2011	Business	Buying a Business? Critical Commercial & Workplace Considerations Part 1
1/10/2011	Business	Buying a Business? Critical Commercial & Workplace Considerations Part 2
29/01/2019	Building and Construction	White Card Changes Coming 1 February
13/12/2018	Building and Construction	Building Industry Changes - The Countdown is on!!!
17/09/2018	Building and Construction	Does your building require a cladding audit?
29/06/2018	Building and Construction	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
19/06/2018	Building and Construction	Building Industry Payments Changes Delayed
28/02/2018	Building and Construction	Project Bank Accounts Commence 1 March 2018
16/10/2017	Building and Construction	Changes coming for building industry
5/09/2017	Building and Construction	Ostwald Bros Enters Voluntary Administration
8/06/2017	Building and Construction	Moving quickly to secure payment is critical
14/03/2017	Building and Construction	Changes coming for building industry
10/02/2017	Building and Construction	Trainees & Apprentices: Are you paying them enough?
13/12/2016	Building and Construction	Reforms coming for Security of Payments Arrangements
23/11/2016	Building and Construction	Unfair contract terms now protect small business
25/07/2016	Building and Construction	Contracts for home building projects – do we really need them?
20/04/2016	Building and Construction	TSRC, Nexus and You Seminar: Catch Up Video
16/02/2016	Building and Construction	The Second Range Crossing, Nexus and You - Levelling the playing field
29/01/2016	Building and Construction	Toowoomba Second Range Crossing EOIs Closing Soon
27/10/2015	Building and Construction	Does your payment claim have to be accompanied by a statutory declaration?
6/10/2015	Building and Construction	Foundations Data - Do I really need it pre-contract?
19/08/2015	Building and Construction	Australian Building and Construction Commission Bill Fails in Senate
28/05/2015	Building and Construction	A shift in liability for subcontractors
9/03/2015	Building and Construction	Proposed Changes to General Conditions of Contract Released
14/01/2015	Building and Construction	Build beyond scope at your peril
15/12/2014	Building and Construction	Amendments to BCIPA Act Commence - 15 Dec 2014
11/08/2014	Building and Construction	BCIPA Reform to Impact Construction Industry
9/07/2014	Building and Construction	New QBCC Dispute Process Launches
30/06/2014	Building and Construction	CGLaw Hosts Obayashi Visit to Toowoomba
30/05/2014	Building and Construction	Building Contract Templates: Which Should I Use?
24/03/2014	Building and Construction	Construction & Resources Expert Welcomed to Clifford Gouldson
14/03/2014	Building and Construction	Domestic Building Contracts – Understanding of Costs Critical
4/02/2013	Building and Construction	Up for discussion: the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004
1/01/2012	Climate	An Overview of the Carbon Farming Initiative
1/09/2011	Climate	An Overview of the 'Clean Energy Legislative Package'
11/10/2018	Tax, Structures, & Planning	What happens to my super when I die?
29/06/2018	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Ready for 1 July? We summarise the critical legal changes for businesses
28/05/2018	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Will I or won't I have a Will?
13/11/2017	Tax, Structures, & Planning	New legislation bringing significant changes for retirement village rules
11/05/2017	Tax, Structures, & Planning	What is "arm's length"? Inside Australia's biggest tax case
5/05/2017	Tax, Structures, & Planning	The loan that wasn't...beware the sponging son
5/04/2017	Tax, Structures, & Planning	$2500 Rural Succession Planning Grant Available Now
10/02/2017	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Window on China Landline Special
18/11/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Timely reminder to be nice to your mum
1/11/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Will the superannuation transfer cap changes affect your plans?
25/10/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	SuperStream: Final countdown for small business
24/08/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Non-concessional contribution balances portal available soon
26/04/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Would you take 13 years to bury a loved one?
8/02/2016	Tax, Structures, & Planning	How saving a few dollars can cost your wife a house
29/10/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Binding nominations and your spendthrift children
22/10/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Is it now safe to exclude those ungrateful children from your will?
23/09/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Where is your superannuation headed?
30/06/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	In Business? Inadequate Estate Planning? Time to take action!
15/06/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	Government offers CGT free restructuring
4/05/2015	Tax, Structures, & Planning	CGLaw Welcomes Estate Planning Lawyer Sheelagh Gray

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Dismissal because of domestic violence deemed not discrimination - 13/02/2019

In January last year, in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, Deputy President Swan dismissed a complaint made by a worker that claimed she had been sexually discriminated against by her employer due to an unfortunate event of domestic violence.... read on

Sushi case confirms employer record-keeping requirements - 11/02/2019

An underpaying sushi business is the first to be charged by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) utilising under a new reverse onus of proof law that puts the pressure back on employers to refute fishy conduct in court.... read on

Exporter Update - 1 March 2019 Air Freight Security Requirements - 7/02/2019

From 1 March 2019 export air cargo, regardless of destination, will need to be examined at piece-level or originate from a Known Consignor. These measures are designed around improving aviation security.... read on

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