Managing financial and other risks as a Contractor

Whether you are a new contractor or have been working in the industry for some time, it is important to keep yourself informed, up to date and prepared for the various issues and risks faced in the construction industry.

As many are well aware, the long term affected of the pandemic and subsequent inflation over the costs of materials and supplies. In such an environment, it has become far riskier to conduct business in circumstances where companies are often set up with little to no assets to their name. Meaning that if something goes wrong, the ability to recover any

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Privacy laws in Australia: Why aren’t victims of domestic violence being protected by police? (and why it matters)

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Privacy laws in Australia: Why aren’t victims of domestic violence being protected by police?  (and why it matters)

Privacy laws in Australia: Why are victims of domestic violence not being protected by the police?

A current news story revealed the alarming fact that victims of domestic violence are having their details made public. How on earth can this be occurring? Why aren’t privacy laws in Australia better protecting victims of heinous acts?!

The Queensland police department has been publicly criticized for jeopardizing the safety of women in abusive relationships. A recent domestic violence victim was “forced into hiding after her details were accessed by a senior constable and leaked to her abusive former partner”. To say this is

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List of 102 Legal Loans Registered at OJK, Update January 2023

KOMPAS.com – The public continues to be encouraged to use online loan services (pinjol) legally and registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK). The reason is that currently there are still various illegal loans that can be detrimental to society.

Therefore, before using online loan services, it is always necessary to regularly check the list of legal loans on the official OJK website. As usual, OJK will periodically release a list of legal loans that have obtained OJK permits and are legal as of January 2023.

Reporting from the official website ojk.go.id there is the latest information regarding the termination

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NY law firm launches in DC with white-collar duo

(Reuters) – New York law firm Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler expanded to Washington, DC, on Monday with the hire of two well-known white-collar lawyers.

The firm, which is focused on commercial litigation and white-collar enforcement, brought on Barry Pollack and Addy Schmitt to run its new operation in Washington. Schmitt, who will be managing partner of the office, arrives from law firm Miller & Chevalier, while Pollack joins from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

“The DC market, like a lot of markets, has been seeing the boutique firms being eaten up by the large firms,” ​​said Jonathan Harris, the

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NY law firm launches in DC with white-collar duo

(Reuters) – New York law firm Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler expanded to Washington, DC, on Monday with the hire of two well-known white-collar lawyers.

The firm, which is focused on commercial litigation and white-collar enforcement, brought on Barry Pollack and Addy Schmitt to run its new operation in Washington. Schmitt, who will be managing partner of the office, arrives from law firm Miller & Chevalier, while Pollack joins from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

“The DC market, like a lot of markets, has been seeing the boutique firms being eaten up by the large firms,” ​​said Jonathan Harris, the

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If You’re a New Law Firm Leader, Avoid Making These Mistakes

New law firm leaders often tell me they operate in a bewildering environment where little is certain, the tempo is fast, and the dynamics are far more complex. They worry it’s impossible to stay on top of all the things they need to know to do their job. Some quietly admit that they “feel overwhelmed.”

I’ve learned that new law firm leaders need to navigate their way through the transition and avoid some common missteps in their earliest days in the role. Here are some that pop up again and again.

Thinking this appointment is about you when it’s all

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If You’re a New Law Firm Leader, Avoid Making These Mistakes

New law firm leaders often tell me they operate in a bewildering environment where little is certain, the tempo is fast, and the dynamics are far more complex. They worry it’s impossible to stay on top of all the things they need to know to do their job. Some quietly admit that they “feel overwhelmed.”

I’ve learned that new law firm leaders need to navigate their way through the transition and avoid some common missteps in their earliest days in the role. Here are some that pop up again and again.

Thinking this appointment is about you when it’s all

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