Most people assume that a will takes care of everything when they die. But it may come as a surprise to learn that your superannuation, often one of your largest assets, is not controlled by your will at all. Your superannuation money isn’t owned by you directly. Your...
June 2026 There are two things currently happening with card surcharge rules that businesses need to be across. The first relates to rules that already apply. The second is a significant change coming from 1 October 2026. What already applies Businesses can charge a...
There are law firms, and then there are institutions. Cheney Suthers Lawyers, proudly based in Orange and Molong in the Central West of New South Wales, is both. Since our establishment in 1984, we have been doing something that city firms rarely get the opportunity...
When was the last time you saw a lawyer? If your answer is “never” or “only when something went wrong,” you are not alone. Most people only think about lawyers when they find themselves in a crisis. But the law does not wait for a crisis to...
Company tax and superannuation liabilities which may have gone under the radar for years are the focus of a new crackdown by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and former company directors may be held personally liable. Company directors are personally liable for...
Changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime will commence from 9 November 2023. The changes broaden the regime to now include ‘small business contracts’ – a standard form contract where at least one of the parties has less than 100 employees or less than $10...
