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confidential information

25 Jan Confidentiality vs Client Legal Privilege; What’s the difference?

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Confidentiality-vs-Client-legal-privilege_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article will decipher the differences between confidentiality and client legal privilege, and what you can expect from your lawyer.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_single_image...

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sexual harassment me too movement

24 Jan Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault; The Law and why everyone is talking about it

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Sexual-Harassment-and-Assault_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article will discuss the elements of both sexual harassment and sexual assault, which often go unreported due to the sensitive nature of the offence, and the...

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person at funeral

29 Jul Funerals

[button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Funerals-211130_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"][vc_empty_space] This article outlines the process of organising and preparing for a funeral service including the steps taken when someone passes away, the legal obligations related to someone’s passing and the roles and contributions of...

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how to dispute a penalty notice for a driving offence

26 Oct How to Dispute a Penalty Notice for a Driving Offence

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/How-to-Dispute-a-Penalty-Notice-for-a-Driving-Offence-210712.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]     Driving offences are classified into two categories; ones that are major and are generally dealt with by the court only, and minor offences which carry fines and...

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Equitable remedies

05 Jul Equitable Remedies

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Equitable-Remedies-200205_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Equity is a branch of law based on the idea of fairness developed to counter or supplement the shortcomings and rigid nature of the common law. This...

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Copyright infringement

17 Jun Copyright Infringement

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Copyright_Infringement_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Copyright infringement is the unauthorised use of works or other subject matter protected by copyright. The law governing copyright is set out in the Copyright Act 1968...

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Notary public

17 Jun Notary Public Services

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Notary-Public-Services-updated-220214.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article explains the role of a Notary Public and the services that a Notary Public provides. It discusses who a Notary Public is, what they do,...

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tax rates

14 Jun Tax Rates (2021-2022 and beyond)

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tax-Rates-2021-2022-and-beyond-211005.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Australia has a progressive taxation system, meaning that as income increases, the tax rate and the amount of tax also increases. In order to implement this system,...

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driving offences

14 Jun Driving Offences and Penalties

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Driving_offences_and_penalties_200206_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   This article contains a discussion of driving offences and penalties in New South Wales, Australia, including offences such as speeding and mobile phone use.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no"...

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Trade mark applications

14 Jun Trade Mark Applications

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] [button size="small" icon_size="fa-lg" target="_self" text="View as PDF" link="https://comasters.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Trade_Mark_Applications-200206_compressed.pdf" hover_background_color="#303030" hover_border_color="#303030" border_color="#303030" background_color="#303030"]   Trade Mark Applications are governed by the Trade Marks Act 1995 (“the Act”) and administered by the Commonwealth government body, IP Australia (Intellectual Property Australia). This article...

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