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22 04, 2021

Practical Compliance Guideline: Does ATO’s Guideline 2021/D2 Impact You?

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-04-22T10:18:58+10:00April 22nd, 2021|Asset Protection, Professional Practice Structuring, Tax Law & Disputes|

PCG 2021/D2 is interested in the allocation of profits within professional firms, and so applies to professional firms that redirect portions of income to a service trust. [...]

8 04, 2021

Director’s Duties: How to Avoid a Conflict of Interest

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-04-08T12:26:52+10:00April 8th, 2021|Commercial & Civil Litigation, Helpful Hints|

Directors have many duties and obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), but those pertaining to conflict of interest demand additional considerations from directors. Directors regularly act [...]

30 03, 2021

Employers: What Does the Fair Work Amendment Mean for You?

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-30T15:34:16+11:00March 30th, 2021|Employment Law|

On 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 amended the Fair Work Act 2009. The purpose of the amending [...]

25 03, 2021

Basics of Business Agreements

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-25T10:45:18+11:00March 25th, 2021|Business Contracts & Agreements, Buying and Selling Businesses, Professional Practice Structuring|

COVID-19 has been undeniably challenging for businesses across the country, with reduced revenues hurting both employers and employees. Yet, many new businesses have unexpectedly emerged, and the [...]

18 03, 2021

Next Steps for the Taxation of Invalidity Benefits

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-18T14:35:17+11:00March 18th, 2021|Tax Law & Disputes|

For veterans, the recent decision regarding proper taxation of invalidity benefits is one that is closely followed. In Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas [2020] FCAFC 2020, it was [...]

12 03, 2021

Hybrid Workplaces: A Changing Employment Landscape

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-12T10:29:28+11:00March 12th, 2021|Employment Law|

Australian businesses and employers have now reached the one-year mark since many overhauled their business structure and engaged in hybrid workplaces. Unfortunately, this took the form of [...]

2 03, 2021

Simplified Liquidation for Small Businesses

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-02T09:58:21+11:00March 2nd, 2021|Insolvency|

Small businesses have faced many challenging circumstances in the midst of COVID-19. Some companies are undergoing temporary simplified debt restructuring. For those companies that have experienced a [...]

25 02, 2021

Gig Workers and Employee Entitlements 2.0

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-03-02T09:33:30+11:00February 25th, 2021|Employment Law|

In Australia, workers are classed as either an employee or a contractor. This has been a source of tension for some workers in the gig economy, such [...]

18 02, 2021

Small Business Restructuring: A New Scheme in the Wake of COVID-19

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-02-18T15:27:15+11:00February 18th, 2021|Insolvency|

Businesses have until 31 March 2021 to access a new debt restructuring process, which has allowed eligible companies to retain control of their business while entering into [...]

11 02, 2021

A Starting Point for Dispute Resolution during COVID-19

Butlers Business Lawyers2021-02-18T11:39:52+11:00February 11th, 2021|Business Contracts & Agreements, Commercial & Civil Litigation|

Many Australian courts and tribunals have faced modified operation procedures, delays, and even closures due to COVID-19. In this setting, mediation has been placed as an important [...]