The world of social media is growing exponentially, as is its impact on all stages of employment, from recruitment to post- termination. Employers who fail to keep abreast of these developments may find themselves breaching laws and/or ethical standards, either directly or through the conduct of their employees. This article outlines the relationship between social media and the workplace at each stage of employment, and considers the steps employers can take to ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards, and still reap benefits that social media provides.

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I have recently acted in a number of SME (small to medium size enterprises) shareholder disputes requiring my disputes and insolvency expertise. These disputes came about as result of diminishing profits and the financial pressures then faced by the directors. I have seen many other triggers cause a serious breakdown of trust between SME owners and a consequent dispute or management deadlock.

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We have become increasingly aware of trade mark scams operating to deceive registered trade mark owners into paying money to “maintain the registration” of their marks. As most of our clients list Surry Partners as their address for service for all correspondence relating to their trade marks, we are usually able to intercept these communications. However, recently, some of you have been sent these letters requiring payment directly and have contacted us for advice.

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Harmonisation of OHS laws: Reduction of Red Tape BUT new obligations placed on Directors and other company officers

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On 20 April 2012, the High Court brought an end to the long running battle between Roadshow Films (and others) and iiNet.

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