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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 |
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Dear Visitor,No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it. Business Owners surrounded by Marvellous MarquesEuroMarque Brisbane's Ferrari showroom made a spectacular venue for Q Solicitors' most recent seminar on the evening of Tuesday 13th July. Business owners from New Farm and Fortitude Valley were treated to fine food, wine and two great presentations by well known local Solicitor Myles G. Murphy of Q Solicitors and Professional Speaker Kevin Ryan. Murphy's presentation on "Trust in Business" was enlightening and gave attendees points to consider in relation to how their businesses are currently structured. Kevin Ryan spoke on sales and marketing techniques in a market where potential buyers do much of their research on-line prior to entering a store. Local Real Estate Agent Grant Turner of the recently opened Place Estate Agents (Brunswick Street, New Farm) won an Audi Cabriolet for a weekend courtesy of EuroMarque Brisbane.
Q Solicitors Business Development Officer Hayley Albertson said that guests enjoyed the venue, the presentation and many showed interest in the beautiful Ferraris, Maseratis, Bentleys and Audis in their presence. "We intend running more seminars in coming months and will be doing so in some less conventional Brisbane venues. Anyone interested in attending our seminars can register on-line for our e-newsletter at www.qsolicitors.com.au" said Ms Albertson. For more photos from the seminar, check out Q on Facebook. Choosing Your Business LocationsWhilst on the subject of businesses, if you're considering starting up your own business, or shifting your existing premises, take three minutes to read this useful brochure Choosing Your Business Locations. New social networking laws dangerous for bossesNew workplace legislation has made online social networking communication between work colleagues more dangerous for employers. An "adverse action" clause in the new Fair Work Act means that employer/employee social interaction on websites such as Facebook and Twitter could have wider implications. A comment made by an employer to an employee via social networking websites could lead to the employer being sued for damages for harassment, bullying or discrimination. It has been claimed that allowing employees to access an employer's Facebook or MySpace account could open the employer to having defamatory material being placed on the sites or the risk that the perception of the employer's engagement with some employees is more favourable than to others. Under the Fair Work Act's adverse action clause, workers can sue for unlimited damages over actions that adversely affect their job, injures or discriminates, or threatens such actions. Knives in Queensland SchoolsConcerns about required amendments to the Weapons Act have been renewed after the fatal stabbing of a 12-year-old boy by a fellow student at a Catholic private boys' school in Brisbane's suburb of Shorncliffe on 15 February this year. Prior to 1996, Queensland had no laws applying to the carriage of knives on the person. In 2003, section 51 of the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld) was amended to make it an offence to possess a knife in a public place "or school" without a reasonable excuse, which included: - to perform a lawful activity, duty or employment, - to participate in a lawful entertainment, recreation or sport, - for use for a lawful purpose. On 28 July 2008, Premier Anna Bligh announced changes to the Weapons Act 1990 (Qld), which included tougher knife laws, such as an expanded definition of bladed weapons to include daggers (such as fantasy knives) - in line with national standards. The Bill has yet to be introduced. Moving House?Check out our Shifting Checklist to ensure that you have everything covered for the big move. Q CarKeep an eye out for the "Q Car" as it does its rounds in the streets of New Farm and Teneriffe. You never know, you might just score a complimentary coffee card at the very popular Vue Lounge on Merthyr Road. Q is for QuestionsDo you have any legal questions you would like to ask? Then send an email to: enquiries@qsolicitors.com. Regards, Q Solicitors
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The Developing Foundation Inc. has used the legal services provided by Myles Murphy for over 15 years. Myles has helped to guide our organisation from its early days as a volunteer support group to a professionally managed, quality assured, Government funded disability service provider. Although small, our organisation is quite diversified.
Myles' assistance has included: retail leases, purchase of a small business, property purchases, consultancy agreements, shareholder agreement, license agreements, restructure of our organisation and Constitution and establishment of our subsidiary organisations as a risk management strategy. Myles has shown a keen interest in our organisation providing steady, sensible advice at affordable rates. Myles and his team really care.
Pam Burgess
The Developing Foundation Inc.
Telephone: (07) 3358 2399Email:enquiries@qsolicitors.com.auAddress: 9/14 Macquarie Street,Teneriffe, Q. 4005