Sinéad Butler Articles

There is no hard and fast rule as to whether an employee or job applicant must disclose whether they have a criminal history to an employer or recruiter.

A recent Supreme Court decision has revealed that many self-managed super fund (SMSF) members may not be making a death benefit nomination that is binding upon the trustee – due to incorrect wording!

A recent decision in the Queensland Supreme Court has underlined some interesting issues in the area of copyright law, particularly for proud home owners hoping to protect the uniqueness of their home!

Paying debts and liabilities of an estate must be done by the deceased’s personal representative upon that person’s death.

Being appointed as an Attorney under an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) to make financial and/or personal decisions for a person carries strict moral and legal obligations.

Recent developments to rules regarding foreign investment in Australian property signal a tougher Government stance, providing for greater scrutiny of foreign investment in Australian property and tougher penalties for non-compliance.