The Diversity Charter, an initiative of the European Union, is one of the voluntary instruments created with the objective of encouraging employers of various sectors (public, private, and private non-profit) to implement and develop internal policies and practices to promote diversity. The EU, through its Europe 2020 Strategy, has stated how important it is for it […]
UPDATE: Effective February 23, 2016, new minimum standard detail requirements for ALTA Land Title Surveys went into effect, replacing the previously existing 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. Note that the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) is the legal successor organization to the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). […]
What is it? Introduction of new tax regime under Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No. 6) Act 2016 whereby when a foreign resident sells certain taxable Australian property, the purchaser of such property will be required to withhold 10% of the purchase price and pay that amount to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). […]
What is it? Each owner of property with a swimming pool or spa pool under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 must register their swimming pool or spa pool on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Local councils and accredited certifiers, registered with the Building Professionals Board, are able to inspect the swimming pools or spa pools […]
On Tuesday 12 April 2016 Sally Faulkner, along with the Australian “60 Minutes” television crew, including reporter Tara Brown, were arrested in Lebanon for allegedly trying to take Ms Faulkner’s children Noah aged four years, and Lahela aged six years, from their father Ali el-Amien. The TV crew were in Beirut to film and interview […]
“IR Global” was pleased to announce this time last year that Herrington Carmichael had been invited to join the Group and as a result of the firm’s strong reputation and ability to deliver high quality advice and service, successfully secured “Exclusive Member” status within England (UK) as the recommended referral partner in the ‘Real Estate’ […]
The controversial plans to do away with what is termed the “ewiges Widerrufsrecht” (perpetual right of withdrawal) in cases involving real estate loans have been met with criticism from political quarters. The Bundesrat (the upper house of the German parliament) considers the case for a longer transitional period to be justified. GRP Rainer Lawyers […]
In Australia the correct term for a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’ is a 90B Financial Agreement (‘agreement’) under the Family Law Act 1975. Given the high level of marriages that end in divorce, many people entering into a marriage would like to know if the assets they have accumulated prior to the relationship, will be preserved. You […]
Anyone who is still considering withdrawing from a loan ought to act now. The German Bundestag has resolved to do away with the option to withdraw. Thus, withdrawal is only possible until June 21, 2016. GRP Rainer Lawyers and Tax Advisors in Cologne, Berlin, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart and London conclude: Many real […]
Koffels Solicitors & Barristers, are currently investigating and preparing claims in relation to the following schools and institutions across Australia and New Zealand All Saints Anglican Church Hunters Hill Assemblies of God New Zealand De La Salle Revesby De La Salle Bankstown Carlisle Swimming School HMAS Nirimba Hunters Hill Scouts Knox Grammar School Launceston Grammar […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Christopher Travis of Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. Chris has joined IR as our exclusive Corporate Finance, Real Estate & Capital Markets member in US – Arkansas. Chris has 20 years of experience in the areas of commercial real estate development, corporate finance, […]
Koffels Solicitors & Barristers have a long and exceptional reputation for the results they have achieved on behalf of our clients, who have been victims of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse. Tonight, the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC TV) will broadcast a program based on interviews with Ross Koffel, and some of our courageous clients who are […]