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Insurance Law as it Relates to Directors | John Ramsden Directors of companies involved in investment management should carefully consider their options in relation insurance. Most investment managers will hold an 'Investment Managers Insurance Policy' - often referred to as an 'IMI Policy'.

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Insolvent Trading - What are the implications? This article discusses the implications of not being able to pay debts as they become due and payable.

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Section 50A of the Retail Shop Leases Act | John Ramsden In 2006, legislation was passed amending the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) such that when a lease is assigned, the assignor is released from liability under the lease.

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Defamation | John Ramsden ‘Defamation’ is the publication of a harmful statement to a third person about a person or corporation.

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Significant Investor Visa | John Ramsden This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').

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Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 | John Ramsden Consequences of Bankruptcy for Builders & Property Agents Why a Testamentary Trust Makes Sense | John Ramsden When discussing Wills & Estates, we frequently hear the cliches of "I can't take it with me" or "I won't have to worry about it when I'm gone".

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Family Provision Applications – Will Challenges Often claims are brought by beneficiaries or others who have not been left what they consider to be adequate provision from the deceased in light of their circumstances. This can include situations where applicants have received no benefit or where applicants have received a benefit.

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Personal Property Securities Leases & The Importance of Registration | John Ramsden This article considers the effect of the Personal Property Securities ('PPS') reform on leasing and the transitional supply of goods. It demonstrates the fundamental importance of registration on the Personal Property and Securities Register ('PPSR').

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Estate & Business Succession Planning | John Ramsden This article draws on the importance of estate and business planning. In particular, this article discusses a typical estate plan and the consequences of not having one. Further, particular attention is given to the significance of strategic business succession.

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Is the Gold Coast in Recession? | John Ramsden The Gold Coast is currently Australia’s leading tourism destination with approximately 10 million visitors every year and is the fastest growing large city with a five year population growth rate of 3.5 per cent.

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