Is Bitcoin a “financial product” according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)? In terms of the actual currency itself? The short answer is ‘no’.
Legal costs in divorce proceedings
Participants in divorce proceedings often believe they will have their legal costs paid by the other side if they win. Whilst it is true in most Australian jurisdictions that ‘costs …
Trade mark holding companies – are they worth it?
Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America LLC – How are your IP assets structured? The Full Court of the Federal Court’s recent decision in Lodestar Anstalt v Campari America LLC [2015] …
What is a testamentary trust?
A testamentary trust is a trust created by your will after you die and involves leaving some or all of whatever assets remain in your name, as at the date …
Unit trusts as a way to structure employee incentive schemes
We have previously touched on the importance of shareholder agreements for small businesses. But should owners/founders always use shares and shareholder agreements to incentivize employees? While employee share schemes are …
IP basics for startups
It can be very difficult and costly to restructure a valuable enterprise once it leaves the startup phase, so it is important to have the right structure from the start. …
Showpo v Black Swallow – Why employees have duties under Corporations Act
A recent SMH article explored a situation where Showpo is suing a former employee and another company, Black Swallow, for misuse of company information. The former employee is alleged to …
Director risk – loans to company
Directors often lend money to their company to fund expenses; either at the startup stage or during lean times. Most of the time, the loan is simply repaid to the …
Free conveyancing quotes
Foulsham & Geddes are now pleased to offer a quick and free online conveyancing quotes for conveyancing in Sydney, NSW and QLD. We can provide quote for sale or purchase …
NSW Leaders insights
Foulsham & Geddes Director, Jacob Carswell-Doherty, speaks with NSW Leaders about trends in the legal market.
