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.
Compensation to business – compulsory acquisition of land – Westconnex
This article examines what compensation is available to business in cases of compulsory acquisition of land, such as Westconnex. In a previous article, we looked at the matters that are …
