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PERSONAL PROPERTIES SECURITIES ACT (PPSA) - LAST CALL! On 1 February 2012, the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR) comes into effect. This new national register overhauls the way creditor's interests in goods and retention of title in those goods are secured and protected. If you are not ready you could be exposed. read more Company directors may be personally liable for outstanding tax due by the company to the ATO. All company directors and their professional advisers should be aware of directors personal liabilities and what actions should be taken when a Director Penalty Notice is issued by the Commissioner of Taxation. read more Short Marriages and Divorce. If a couple is seeking a divorce and it is 2 years or less since the date of marriage, a certificate signed by a qualified marriage counsellor must be filed to show that both parties have considered reconciliation. Without the certificate, leave of the Court is required prior to filing the Divorce Application. The length of the marriage can also have a serious impact on how the property is divided and the considerations taken to reach such a decision. read more Aitken Lawyers is proud to be associated with and represent Garage Sale Trail 2011, a unique event merging the concepts of sustainability and community involvement described as Earth Hour meets Clean Up Australia Day. read more Important changes to residential tenancy laws came into effect in NSW on 31 January 2011. The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 includes more than 100 changes affecting all leases in NSW and the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. read more Brendan Manning of Aitken Lawyers recently defended an innocent man on criminal charges of malicious damage to parking meters installed by Mosman Council at Balmoral Beach on New Year's Eve 2009. On Valentine's Day 2011, Aitken Lawyers' client, a local long-term resident and businessman of the Mosman area, was found not guilty on all charges relating to the wilful and malicious damage of 16 parking meters at Balmoral Beach. The client had maintained his innocence from the outset but the Police were convinced they had nabbed the so-called ‘Balmoral Bandit’ at last. Mosman Council's introduction of paid parking was strongly disputed by local residents, becoming the subject of much local interest and concern. read more AITKEN LAWYERS PTY LTD LEVEL 4, CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 \| GPO BOX 1520. SYDNEY NSW 2001 GPO Box 1520, Sydney NSW 2001 P +61 2 8987 0000 \| F +61 2 8987 0077 WWW.AITKENLAWYERS.COM.AU \| MAIL@AITKENLAWYERS.COM.AU Disclaimer: We research our recommendations and articles thoroughly, but disclaim all liability for any inaccuracies or omissions found in our publications or losses made. The information in this email is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient please return the message to the sender and delete it from your records. Alternatively, please contact Aitken Lawyers on 8987 0000

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