2015 RSL President’s Breakfast with Guest Speaker James McMahon DSC, DCM
We are once again proud to be supporting the Returned and Services League Annual President’s Breakfast. […]
The Power of Members in a Company Limited by Guarantee
In the not-for-profit sector there are a number of common legal structures that are employed. Depending on the structure adopted the regulations and legal controls applicable will vary: […]
Associations Incorporation Bill 2014 (WA) – Summary
On 11 September 2014, the Associations Incorporation Bill 2014 (WA) was introduced into the Western Australian Parliament. The proposed legislation is currently making its way through the Parliament and is likely to shortly be enacted to replace the Associations Incorporation Act 1987 (WA). […]
The Boundary between Accounting and Legal Advice
The boundary between accounting and legal advice is a somewhat grey area recently considered by Havilah Legal at a seminar event held for Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand members. […]
Issues in Employment Contracts
One of the important aspects of business that employment law reflects is the enforceability of employment terms that you include in employment contracts. […]
Registering and Opposing a Trade Mark
When contemplating registering a Trade Mark, it is important to take into account how registerable the Trade Mark is and the likelihood of the mark being opposed. […]
Wills Wills Wills – Back to Basics
What is a Will? A Will is a document which tells the world how you wish for your assets and liabilities to be distributed after your death. […]
Claims in the WA Magistrates Court – Awarding of Legal Costs
“Legal costs” or “costs” are phrases generally used in a legal sense to refer to the professional fees and disbursements charged by a law firm for the provision of legal services. Legal costs and the ability to recover them or be liable to pay another party’s legal costs are an important consideration when contemplating litigation. […]
The Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 – CATSI
What is CATSI? Why was it legislated? The Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI) commenced on 1 July 2007. It replaced the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 (Cth) (ACA Act). […]
Are you a NFP or Charity?
I have recently had the pleasure of advising a small not-for-profit organisation (a NFP) in relation to their tax status. Most people understand the term “not for profit” in the colloquial sense of being concerned with charitable activity. […]
