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13/07/2011 | BUT I DIDN’T SIGN ANYTHING! You might think that because you haven’t signed a formal contract you can’t be held accountable for breaching it. Don’t you have to sign something to be legally bound to an agreement? No. But it’s a mistake many people make...
30/01/2011 | LAND PLAN COMMENT DRAWS LEGAL ACTION The billionaire property developer Bob Ell is suing a Greens councillor for defamation.
3/11/2010 | ARE YOU PREPARED FOR YOUR COMPANY TO FAIL? All businesses run the risk of failure. You can’t always predict what lies ahead; whether the economic climate will change, impacting poorly on your business’ cash flow and overall profitability. Whether that brilliant idea will fail to...
31/08/2010 | BROADBAND LINKS VITAL FOR WORK Broadband technology could decide which party the rural independent MPs will support to form the next government. For Taree professionals like Stacks/The Law Firm commercial lawyer Megan Grainger, the broadband issue is vital...
21/06/2010 | ENDURING GUARDIANSHIP AND POWER OF ATTORNEY What is an Enduring Guardianship or Power of Attorney and why do I need one? View the online brochure to learn more...
21/06/2010 | FUNDED BUSINESS SUCCESSION AGREEMENTS What is a funded business succession agreement and why would I need one? View the online brochure to learn more...
21/06/2010 | SUPERANNUATION BORROWING RULES Can a self managed super fund take out a loan to acquire an asset? View the online brochure to learn more...
21/06/2010 | WEALTH PROTECTION WILL Why use a Stacks/Wealth Protection will? View the online brochure to learn more...
5/05/2010 | The Doctrine of Frustration We all experience frustration, particularly when things happen that are totally beyond our control. No doubt many people were somewhat frustrated with events arising from the volcanic eruption in Iceland...
13/01/2010 | Post-Christmas financial stress It’s incredibly easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of Christmas spending. Who doesn’t want to play Santa? Surely a new year’s resolution to cut back on spending...
16/12/2009 | Beware the office Christmas party The work Christmas party. Many of us have a story. We’ve all witnessed karaoke performances by inebriated work colleagues who suddenly discover their star potential. While sometimes embarrassing the next day, these incidents are often harmless...
25/11/2009 | Take care with buying a new business For many among us, the desire to own and operate a business – to be your own boss – is a cherished vision and a driving force...
7/10/2009 | Penalty clauses in contracts - are they enforced Most of us know the meaning of a penalty in a sporting context. If a player breaks a rule, the other team gains an advantage. Who could miss the roar of disappointment from....
24/09/2009 | Work Choices Versus Fair Work There is no question that Howard's Work Choices was unpopular.
7/07/2009 | Buying a Franchise Small business remains the powerhouse of the Australian economy, providing the great majority of employment opportunities.
11/02/2009 | Business Insolvency Unfortunately, in today's volatile economic environment in Australia, business insolvency for many people becomes a fact of life.
1/11/2008 | You can't take it with you In this issue of Stacks Wealth Protection Bulletin, we consider some very important fundamental issues concerning wealth protection.