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1 05, 2020

Returning to Work: Everything businesses need to be aware of

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-05-01T12:58:03+10:00May 1st, 2020|Employment Law|

As restrictions begin to ease, many business owners are now facing the decision of whether to return to work. There are a variety of legal considerations businesses [...]

27 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: Approval to Witness Legal Documents Online

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-24T14:56:10+10:00April 27th, 2020|Business Contracts & Agreements|

The NSW Government has made temporary changes to legislation governing the witnessing of important legal documents. Under the new changes, video conferencing technology such as Zoom, Skype, [...]

24 04, 2020

Opposing Trade Marks: What Victoria Beckham’s Case Taught Us

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-24T09:17:56+10:00April 24th, 2020|Intellectual Property, Uncategorized|

Trade marks provide brand protection by distinguishing unique products or services used in the course of trade and can be anything from a logo, shape picture, letter, [...]

23 04, 2020

Wills and Estate Planning: Have you implemented an up to date and comprehensive estate plan?

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-20T12:01:42+10:00April 23rd, 2020|Uncategorized|

It is important to ensure your Will is up to date and legally binding. Wills are crucial for implementing a comprehensive estate plan which decides how assets [...]

22 04, 2020

Federal Court Grants Rent Relief to Collapsed Retailer Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-20T14:04:51+10:00April 22nd, 2020|Insolvency|

Last week, the Federal Court ruled that the Colette brand, under administration, will not have to pay $648,923 owing in rent until the COVID-19 crisis passes. The [...]

21 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: Changes to the Fair Work Act to accommodate JobKeeper Scheme

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-17T16:01:20+10:00April 21st, 2020|Uncategorized|

In conjunction with the introduction of the JobKeeper scheme, there have been changes made to the Fair Work Act to allow employers to give directions called ‘JobKeeper [...]

20 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: The JobKeeper Payment Scheme

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-24T08:32:46+10:00April 20th, 2020|Tax Law & Disputes|

The government has introduced the 130 billion-dollar JobKeeper Payment scheme as part of the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payment and Benefits) Rules 2020. This scheme is aimed [...]

17 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: Changes to Bankruptcy and Insolvency Laws

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-17T11:48:48+10:00April 17th, 2020|Insolvency|

On 25 March 2020 there were changes made in the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth) to the Commonwealth bankruptcy and insolvency law. These reforms [...]

15 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: A Breakdown of NSW’s Rental Relief Package

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-15T09:04:41+10:00April 15th, 2020|Business Contracts & Agreements|

The State Government recently announced a 440-million-dollar rental relief package for renters and landlords affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This relief aims to limit rent strikes and [...]

14 04, 2020

Coronavirus Support: Claiming working from home expenses

Butlers Business Lawyers2020-04-14T09:49:47+10:00April 14th, 2020|Tax Law & Disputes|

In light of the government’s recommendation for individuals to work from home, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced an additional method for claiming working from home [...]