by Quinns_News | Jan 13, 2016 | Legal News
Identity theft is a type of fraud that usually involves stealing money or obtaining other benefits by pretending to be someone else. Identity theft can occur in a number of ways – from someone using your name to open bank accounts, take out loans, make purchases or...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
A director can be liable for company debts in the following areas: Insolvent trading Insolvent trading occurs when a company incurs a debt that it is unable and fails to pay, at a time when a director knew, or should have known, that the company was insolvent....
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)? A SWMS is a document which provides information that is required when undertaking High Risk Construction Work. High Risk Construction Work involves: work carried out in area with artificial extremes of temperature a risk of...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
What are the differences between a DCP and a LEP? A DCP, or Development Control Plan, provides detailed planning and design guidelines to uphold the planning controls in the LEP (Local Environment Plan). On the other hand, an LEP is a legal document prepared by the...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
The recent amendments to the Home Building Act have now explicitly indicates that sub-contractors works are subject to the statutory warranties. The Act states that the subcontractor is subject to the following: (a) a warranty that the work will be done with due care...
by Quinns_News | Nov 24, 2015 | Legal News
In order to determine the benefits of a testamentary discretionary trust it is necessary to understand what it actually is. What is a Testamentary Trust? Generally, a trust is an ownership structure where the assets of the trust are held by one party (the trustee) for...
