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Lawpoint company and business searches - Members can carry out instant company and business searches Australia-wide, personal searches (directorships, shares, etc), name availability searches, and ASIC registers. Related documents are delivered by e-mail, fax, post or DX. Users need to first register with Lawpoint before being able to carry out online searches. Thomson CPD - an extensive range of materials for business on CD-Rom. These include The Business Factbook; Corporate Compliance; ASIC Forms on CD-ROM; ASIC Managed Investments Handbook; ASIC Working Guides for Accountants and for Company Secretaries; and Company Secretarial Procedures. Westlaw Corporations Law Collection - designed specifically to save you research time and contains comprehensive Australian corporation-specific resources including cases, legislation, agreements and treaties, administration, regulation and compliance, codes of practice and standards, news and additional information, policy and reports, commentary, analysis and interpretation.

News
	ASIC: Final orders made in relation to Pacific Blue Securities Pty Ltd ASIC: Liquidator suspended by CALDB for 18 months ASIC: Former property developer sentenced

Practical Articles   (View Archived Articles)
	Legal risks of social networking for organisations – the submarines of the online world Author: Malcolm Burrows Firm: Rostron Carlyle Solicitors Date: March, 2010 Times viewed: Trademarks and the Price of Fame Traders must regularly review their branding strategies and should now consider the apparent popularity or reputation of their brand in assessing whether their rights have been infringed. Author: Andrew Nicholson Firm: Mullins Lawyers Date: February, 2010 Times viewed:

Links & Resources

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) - Represents Australian businesses nationally and internationally. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) - The ACCC ensures that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. Australian Consumers Association (ACA) - Non-profit organisation that tests products, lobbies government & business, and keeps consumers informed. Site contains consumer information such as product tests, scam warnings, and explanations of consumers' rights. Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. Site includes forms, company information and publications. Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) - ASX operates Australia's primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities. Site includes market data and company information. Centre for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation - The Centre, at Melbourne University, undertakes and promotes research on corporate law and securities regulation, and provides a focal point for those working in these areas. Cleardocs gives you instant access to the documents you need in a couple of easy clicks - Easy access to Company, SMSF and Trust documentation, making it simpler for you to complete company registrations, trust agreements and other legal documents. Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) - The DPP prosecutes offences against Commonwealth law, including the Corporations Law. Company Name Search - A free search facility for registered, reserved and deregistered company and business names, schemes, trusts and non-registered entities. Provided by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Corporate, Taxation, Financial and Superannuation Publications - Commonwealth Treasury publications focussing on corporations, taxation, financial, and superannuation issues. Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) - FICS is a company that has been established to provide free advice and assistance to consumers to help them in resolving complaints relating to members of the financial services industry, including life insurance, superannuation, funds management, financial advice, stock broking, investment advice and sales of financial or investment products. Managed Mortgages - A detailed examination of Mortgage Practice under the Managed Investments Act and the CLERP legislation. National Competition Council - Implements projects as requested by government such as competition reforms -site contains a number of reports, agreements and other documents. Office of Regulation Review (ORR) - Describes the functions of the Productivity Commissions' Office of Regulation Review. This Office vets and reviews regulations to make sure they are properly formulated and do not impose undue costs on business and the community. Provides contact details for further information. Personal Liablity of Directors for Corporate Torts - A thorough review of the relevant cases & legislation. Provided by the Bond Law Review. Registration of Business Name (W.A.) - Practical guide to registering a business name. Applicable to all states. SA Office of Consumer & Business Affairs - The OCBA exists to foster a fair, competitive and informed marketplace and to regulate defined business activities. Its functions include: Consumer Affairs/Fair Trading; Dispute Resolution; Product Safety; Tenancies; Births, Deaths and Marriages; Registration of Business Names and Associations; Consumer Education; Business Information. Statutory Business Judgment Rule - A detailed focus on bona fide business judgments. Provided by the Bond Law Review. Takeovers Panel - The Takeovers Panel site offers information relating to resolving disputes about corporate takeover bids, including, rules, resources, links and decisions. The Duties of Officers & Employees in Non-Profit Organisations - A focus on the statutory & common law duties of officers of NPOs. Provided by Bond Law Review.