by AntcliffeScott | May 9, 2025 | Contracts, Intellectual Property, Non-Compete Clause
As part of the recent Federal Election Campaign, the ALP announced its intention to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning less than the high-income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which is currently $175,000. This policy is a response to increasing...
by AntcliffeScott | Mar 31, 2025 | Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Wills
The next decade will see $3.5 trillion1 worth of assets be passed down via the largest intergenerational wealth transfer Australia has ever seen. Alongside this unprecedented shift of wealth is the concerning fact that over a third of people aged over 50 either don’t...
by AntcliffeScott | Feb 21, 2025 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult events of our lives. Dealing with their estate should not add further stress to an already challenging time. A thorough understanding of the processes involved in finalising and distributing a deceased estate, according...
by AntcliffeScott | Dec 5, 2024 | AML/CTF Regime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Business
Anti-money laundering (AML) laws are aimed at identifying, preventing and reporting suspicious financial transactions. Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime (AML/CTF regime) provides the framework for businesses to help deter, detect...
by AntcliffeScott | Nov 11, 2024 | Brand, Genericide, Intellectual Property, IP Rights
Registering your trade mark is just the beginning of protecting your intellectual property rights in that trade mark. The trade mark itself must continue to function as a “badge of origin” distinguishing your business and brand in the wider market. Whilst creating a...
