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Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 06
Key Legal Considerations for Asset-Based Financing in Australia
As a business owner or decision maker, you may be considering asset-based financing to raise capital for your company. Asset-based financing is a common option for businesses looking to secure...
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A NEW BEGINNING FOR TPV/ SHEV HOLDERS – SUBCLASS 851 RESOLUTION OF STATUS VISA
Article by Angelle Kourkoutsis The Australian Government recently announced a pathway for Temporary Visa Holders (TPV) (subclass 785) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) (subclass 790) to be granted permanent...
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NSW Environment and Planning Law Forum
In-depth discussions on exisiting use rights in Environmental & Planning Law, including Madison Marcus Legal experts Sophie Whealy and Michael Mantei.  A Continuing Professional Development Event for Lawyers by Legalwise Seminars Register now: bit.ly/3mR7n13 #development#planning#law#environmental#legal#beempowered
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 05
How Asset-Based Financing Can Help Australian Businesses
Asset-based financing has emerged as a popular financing option for Australian businesses of all sizes. This type of financing allows businesses to secure loans or lines of credit by using...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 04
Understanding Tax Structures for Sophisticated Investors and Family Offices in Australia
Designing and implementing tax-efficient investment structures is a critical component of any investor’s overall investment strategy. The Australian tax system is complex and always evolving. This is why you need...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 03
8 ESG Investing Best Practices for Your Busines
In Australia, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gained significant traction in recent years, with a growing number of investors demanding that companies be held accountable for their impact...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 02
ESG Reporting in Australia: What Business Owners and Decision Makers Should Know
As companies across the globe become more conscious of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities, there has been an increasing focus on ESG report or ESG reporting. In Australia,...
Blog Content 2 MAR 2023 - 01
The Benefits of Implementing ESG Practices for Australian Businesses
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are becoming a critical consideration for businesses in Australia and worldwide. As society becomes more conscious of sustainability, ethical behavior and social responsibility, companies...
Blog Content 10 FEB 2023
Is ESG Investing Profitable?
This topic is becoming a big question among investors and business owners. These days, ESG analysis is more crucial in the investment process. This helps investment professionals gain a complete...
Blog Content 09 FEB 2023
What Are Law Firms And Their Services?
Law firms provide essential services in today’s world. With ever-changing rules and regulations applicable on local and national grounds, understanding the law can’t always be straightforward. The good thing is,...
Blog Content 08 FEB 2023
Do I Need A Banking And Finance Lawyer?
Banking and finance are essential parts of the commerce and trade industry. The economic development of any country is majorly dependent on a country’s banking and finance sector.  Moreover, a...
Blog Content 07 FEB 2023
Your Essential Guide To Estate Planning
Estate planning is a crucial step in one’s life. With the rise in untimely deaths, it is important to consider the execution of your last wishes. So, do you need...
Blog Content 06 FEB 2023
What Is Modern Slavery?
In this modern developing world where things are getting digitized, slavery is still a significant problem. Most people think that it was something that worked in the past, and now...
Blog Content 05 FEB 2023
What You Should Know About Finance Law In The Corporate World
Banking and finance law in Australia dictates big decisions in the corporate world. It’s crucial in deciding the fate of the company regarding its growth and development. Surviving the competitive...
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Everything You Need To Know About Commercial Law
Whether you want to pursue your career as a commercial lawyer or are a business owner who needs to hire a commercial lawyer, it is crucial to know about Australian...
Turkey/Syria Support Effort | Global Mobility
With a heavy heart, the team at Madison Marcus offers its support and sincerest condolences to the Turkish and Syrian communities of Australia and its leaders. The news of the...
Blog Content 03 FEB 2023
Things To Consider Before You Hire A Commercial Law Firm
Commercial law firms are booming commodities in the market. With every growing business increasingly needing one for advice and continuous services, you need to know how to choose a commercial...
Blog Content 02 FEB 2023
Difference Between Commercial And Corporate Law
Are you running a business?  The terms ‘corporate law’ and ‘commercial law’ may arise from time to time whilst operating your business. Both of these laws determine the structure and...
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LAWS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT AGAINST THE FACIAL RECOGNITION
"Facial Recognition Concerns: Do You Agree That Laws are Necessary for Protection?"
Blog Content 01 FEB 2023
Everything You Should Know About Sustainability And ESG
Sustainability and ESG are two concepts that have taken the corporate market by storm. With many emerging companies advertising the same two concepts using fabricated data, identifying genuine companies to...
Blog Content 10 JAN 2023
Can I Give Shares as Salary to My Employees?
In Australia, it is common for companies to practise share schemes which come in two forms: Employee Share Schemes (ESS) and Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP). Both schemes benefit the...
Blog Content 09 JAN 2023 (1)
What Metrics Can Be Used to Evaluate the Success of a Modern Slavery Statement?
As businesses become increasingly aware of the risks associated with modern slavery, many are looking for ways to measure the success of their modern slavery policy. The Modern Slavery Act...
Blog Content 08 JAN 2023
The Latest Projections of Modern Slavery Worldwide
Modern slavery is a multi-billion dollar industry that affects businesses and economies worldwide. According to the latest Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, it is estimated that 50 million people were...
Blog Content 07 JAN 2023
Do I Need a Lawyer to Review My Commercial Lease?
Leasing a commercial property has many considerations, such as the amount of rent, the length of the lease and the terms of renewal. To avoid disputes and protect your rights,...
Blog Content 06 JAN 2023
What Are Agreements for Business Partnerships in Sydney?
Going into business with a partner can be a great way to split the workload and share the costs associated with starting a new venture. But before you hand over...
Blog Content 05 JAN 2023
Sustainability Consultant: Do You Need One?
What is sustainability? Why should businesses care?  Sustainability is about creating a balance between environmental, social and economic concerns. It is about finding ways to do business that is good...
Blog Content 04 JAN 2023
What Is an ESG Score?
An ESG score is a metric that evaluates a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The score can help business owners decide where to invest their money and companies...
Blog Content 03 JAN 2023
Sustainability Funding to Shape The Future of Your Business
If you are a business owner who cares about the future of our planet, you may be interested in sustainability funding. Sustainability funding is money allocated to projects that promote...
Blog Content 02 JAN 2023
How to Use Your Funds to Make a Difference Through Socially Responsible Investing
Making a difference in the world is important to many people, and businesses can play a significant role. As a business person, you should use your funds and resources to...
Blog Content 01 JAN 2023
The Importance of ESG and Sustainability for Small–Medium Businesses
Regarding sustainable and responsible business practices, large corporations have been leading the charge for many years. But what about small and medium-sized businesses? Are they being left behind? The answer...
Why Do You Need to Take into Account Modern Slavery in Your Supply Chain
Why Do You Need to Take into Account Modern Slavery in Your Supply Chain?
When it comes to your supply chain, do you know where your products come from? Are you confident that the people who made them were treated fairly and paid a...
What to Do on Your Next Modern Slavery Statement
What to Do on Your Next Modern Slavery Statement
Most people consider slavery a historical phenomenon, not something that exists now. However, even though slavery has been abolished in many nations, contemporary slavery is still pervasive. And as the...
Why You Should Find a Financial Investment Lawyer
Why You Should Find a Financial Investment Lawyer
Financial investments are any activities that allow an individual to place or contribute monetary funds to any institution, organisation, business, property or product to acquire assets and gain income or...
Australian Banking and Finance Do We Owe Payroll Tax
Australian Banking and Finance: Do We Owe Payroll Tax?
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requires employers to withhold tax from employees’ wages and to lodge pay as you go (PAYG) withholding tax returns each quarter. However, what if you...
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The Function of Shareholder Agreements
Are you a shareholder in a company? Or are you in need of drafting a shareholders’ agreement for your business? Shareholder agreements are important documents for every company, big or...
Legal Considerations to Get Your Startup Ready For Investors
Legal Considerations to Get Your Startup Ready For Investors
Your startup needs investors to get off the ground and grow. However, investors do not just invest in any businesses. They tend to look at all legal aspects and requirements...
What Distinguishes SRI from ESG investing
What Distinguishes SRI from ESG investing?
Many people think of socially responsible investing (SRI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing as the same. However, there are key differences between these two approaches to investing. In...
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The Future of ESG Investment
We’ve seen a rise in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing trends in 2022, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. According to Bloomberg, ESG assets will hit $50...
What Does Good Performance Mean in Terms of ESG
What Does Good Performance Mean in Terms of ESG?
Business practices and goals now influence consumer behaviour and decisions. Consumers would hold off on purchasing a product or service if they find out that a company is not up...
ESG Investing: What Is It and Will It Increase My Returns?
ESG Investing: What Is It and Will It Increase My Returns?
ESG investing has become a popular buzzword in the investment world. But what does it mean? And more importantly, will it increase your portfolio returns?  In this blog post, we...
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ESG and Sustainability: Are They Crucial For Your Business?
Conscious consumerism has grown exponentially over the last decade. In response, multiple companies from different industries have changed their approach when providing their goods and services, from the way they...
Blog Content 1 NOV 2022 09
Why Intellectual Property Law Is Important for Startups
Have you ever had that burst of inspiration and creativity and decided to make it into something tangible like a business or invention? You decide to launch this idea and...
Blog Content 1 NOV 2022 08
When Should You Talk to a Lawyer About Your Expenses?
Handling finances covers a multitude of mundane tasks. With this, you must be able to take a look at your overall active and passive income, assets, liabilities and expenses. Hearing...
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Impending Gig Economy Reform & Deliveroo's Quick Hop
Deliveroo’s withdrawal from Australia last Wednesday, 16 November 2022, made public news when the fast-food delivery enterprise was placed into voluntary administration, effective immediately. The decision, which had been in...
Blog Content 1 NOV 2022 07
Australian Family Law: Everything You Need to Know
Are you going through a separation or divorce and need some help understanding Australian family law? This post will discuss the key concepts of family law, including property settlements, child...
Blog Content 1 NOV 2022 06
The Impact of Modern Slavery On Your Business
We all know the saying, ‘Business is business’. However, what happens when business intersects with something as horrific as modern slavery?  In Australia, modern slavery is a problem that has...
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ASIC TARGETING STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT “GREENWASHING” ?
CASE BACKGROUND 4. ASIC’s concerns were that Tlou did not have a reasonable basis to make the statements or that the statements were not factually correct. GREENWASHING EXPLAINED As ASIC...
Statutory Demands 10 NOV 22 blog
I've been served with a creditor’s statutory demand – what are my options?
A creditor’s statutory demand is a formal written request requiring a company to pay a debt within 21 days from service of the demand. A failure to respond to a...
Blog Content 1 NOV 2022 05
When to Hire a Family Lawyer to Resolve a Family Dispute
Family disputes are never easy, and when they occur, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. But when you hire family lawyers in Sydney, you can...
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Last Will and Testament: Properties You Should Not Include
Writing a last will and testament is a responsible decision to make. Your ‘will’ ensures that all your assets and belongings will be taken care of after you pass away....