Client Guides
Intellectual Property Guide
Your Intellectual Property may be your most valuable asset and failure to protect it may put your business at risk. This brochure provides an overview of various forms of Intellectual Property and shows you how to incorporate Intellectual Property protection into your business strategies.
Intellectual Property...Protecting your name
A company's business or brand name is often one of its largest assets and promotional tools and should therefore be carefully and diligently protected.
Legal Structure Review
Have the legal structures for your business and personal affairs reviewed by an experienced commercial lawyer for a fixed fee.
Onerous terms damaging the subcontracting industry
Attached is a copy of a paper Ian Heathwood delivered 6 July 2011 about the damage unfair contract terms are causing in the construction industry and suggesting some legislative reforms. Any comments or feedback would be appreciated as industry groups led by AMCA and NFIAQ will be campaigning for change.
Superannuation Disability Claims
Total & Temporary Disablement (TTD) and Total & Permanent Disablement (TPD) are insurance benefits available from many Superannuation Funds in addition to the accumulated superannuation contributions your employer makes to your nominated fund. To be eligible for a claim, you must have ceased your employment as a result of illness or injury and cannot return to work.
Think your company or business name protects you? Think again.
This brochure raises some important issues with regards to protection of trade names.
What to do before you say I do...
A couple needs to carefully plan for some important legal issues. Practical issues like: How do I change my surname? Do I need to change my passport? Life changing issues like: I had a house before we met, can I keep that if we separate? Is a pre-nuptial agreement binding? What happens to my assets if I am seriously injured? What about my children if I die? This guide will help give you peace of mind about what will happen if you separate and what will happen if you die or are seriously injured. It will also help in avoiding unnecessary legal expenses.
Wills & Powers of Attorney...Client Guide
A Will is the cornerstone of an effective transfer of assets on death - it puts you in charge of important decisions now about what you want to happen to your affairs after you die. Our client guide will help you understand everything you need to know about making a Will or a Power of Attorney.