In its recent decision in Strategic Management Australia AFL Pty Ltd & Anor v Precision Sports & Entertainment Group Pty Ltd & Ors [2016] VSC 303, the Victorian Supreme Court held that accredited AFL agents were liable to their previous employer for failing to renew Representation Agreements. Facts In 2012, Liam Pickering, James Pitcher and [...]
Thank you for helping Pointon Partners Lawyers achieve a significant milestone this year – 20 years of providing quality legal solutions for businesses and their stakeholders. We thank you for your contribution in our success to date and look forward to continuing to support you when you need legal expertise. Growing from Anthony Pointon’s wish to [...]
On 31 July 2015, the County Court of Victoria handed down a judgment requiring a real estate agent to refund $3 million in commissions received due to its failure to strictly comply with its disclosure obligations contained in the Estate Agents Act 1980 (the Act). In the case of Cross Country Realty & Anor v [...]
The commencement of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (‘POA Act’) on 1 September 2015 will see some significant changes to the current laws which regulate this area. WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A Power of Attorney is a written legal document under which a person (‘the Principal’) who has the capacity to [...]
We are pleased to introduce to you our Winter 2015 Newsletter. There is an excellent selection of recent legal developments in the areas of Commercial Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Property, Sports Law, Litigation and taxation included. The weather is getting cold and it is a good time to catch up on the issues that [...]
Significant factual issues arise from the Timbercorp Almond Project 2007 in addition to general concerns and defences Pointon Partners Lawyers have raised in respect of all Timbercorp projects. If you have been involved in this arrangement or another Timbercorp arrangement, we are happy to act on your behalf. Our clients benefit from defences not currently raised by [...]
If when making your Will you provided for individuals because you thought you had too, now may be the time, in light of the following changes, to consider whether your Will should be reviewed and if necessary amended. Such changes, which will take effect from 1 January 2015, apply to estates of those who die [...]
On 14 October the NSW Supreme Court handed down its judgment in proceedings instituted by two NSW harness racing trainers who had received interim suspensions by NSW stewards after prohibited levels of cobalt had been detected in post race urine samples taken from their winning horses (Day v Harness Racing NSW). The interim suspensions of [...]
Set to commence on 1 September 2015 after receiving assent, the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (New Act) is the government’s response to an inquiry conducted by the Victorian Parliamentary Law Reform Committee (‘Inquiries into Powers of Attorney’) and recommendations of the Victorian Law Reform Commission (‘Guardianship: Final Report’). By simplifying Victoria’s powers of [...]
There can be no doubting that purchasing or developing property is an exciting time. However, both activities involve significant investment (potentially the biggest of your lifetime) and there are many pitfalls you need to avoid to ensure your investment is sound. Pointon Partners’ are able to assist you to ensure that you purchase or develop [...]
