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Pragma Lawyers

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6188 3340

Address: 254 Rokeby Rd 6008 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.pragma.law

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25.01.2022 The long awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 was handed down by the Full Federal Court yesterday. The decision has left the door open for double dipping claims from so called permanent casuals who can claim the entitlements of permanent employees in addition to the casual loading they received. Full article here: https://bit.ly/2zZAmXG #pragmalawyers

24.01.2022 We are pleased to announce John Poulsen as a Pragma Lawyers Team Member. John helps guide Pragmas lawyers to grow and develop with a focus on creating and maintaining a healthy workplace. John now shares his real-world experiences in transforming workplace cultures through values, coaching and mentoring leaders and emerging leaders to become compassionate and adaptive leaders. We are looking forward to watching the firm grow further under the guide of John.... Read more about John Poulsen here: https://bit.ly/3kRwtqS #pragmalawyers

23.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers helps its clients avoid and resolve disputes in the most efficient way so they can focus on whats important. We will kick off our Regional Roadtrip in Busselton on 26 and 27 August. You can book a free meeting with one of our lawyers by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gBY-ufM If you need a second opinion on your legal matter, please reach out (08) 6188 3340.... #pragmalawyers #regionalroadtrip

23.01.2022 Redundancy payment reduced in response to COVID-19 what the FWC is saying when businesses cant afford to pay. The Fair Work Commission has reduced the amount an employer had to pay a redundant employee on the basis that the small business employer could not afford to pay. Contrast this with another recent decision where the employer was unsuccessful in its bid to reduce the redundancy on the basis that it should have applied for the JobKeeper payments.... Read more here: https://bit.ly/2XT8CxZ

22.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers Director, Aaron McDonald was recently invited by Channel 7 to speak with its news team on the lawfulness of the liens asserted by Perth Airport over four Virgin aircrafts. See full story here: https://bit.ly/35kEkWF #pragmalawyers

22.01.2022 Eligible security interests should be registered under the Personal Property and Securities Act 2009 (Cth) in time to protect their interests against avoidable expense, loss and inconvenience. Registration on the Personal Property and Security Register is relatively easy and inexpensive when considering the protections afforded by the PPSA. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2LPqgeE... If you would like to know more please reach out (08) 6188 3340 or [email protected] #pragmalawyers #insolvencylaw

21.01.2022 Yesterday Pragma Lawyers hosted our first CPD event since being back in the office full time. We had a socially distanced event with half of our guests participating via ZOOM due to COVID-19 restrictions. Catherine Fletcher, The Information Commissioner gave an informative presentation on the Freedom of Information Act 1992. A copy of the slides can be provided on request. ... #pragmalawyers #freedomofinformation

19.01.2022 On 13 August 2020, the High Court overturned a ruling of the Full Federal Court of Australia which found that paid personal leave should be calculated in days rather than hours. The decision represents a return to the status quo method of calculating personal leave against employees ordinary hours of work and provides clarity for employers. If you have any questions regarding the article please contact us on (08) 6188 3340 or reach out to our employment law specialist El...izabeth McLean | [email protected]. #pragmalawyers #employmentlaw

19.01.2022 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided short term regulatory relief to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and Corporations Regulations 2001 (Cth). Read more here: https://bit.ly/2yx7Nke #pragmalawyers

18.01.2022 Our team is back on deck in the office from this morning. We look forward to seeing you soon. #pragmalawyers #businessasusual

18.01.2022 Aaron McDonald recently spoke with Triple Ms Rural Focus about Pragma Lawyers and our Regional Roadtrip currently taking place this week in Busselton. If you would like to know more about our regional trips please click below. #pragmalawyers #regionalroadtrip

17.01.2022 Nick Malone, Pragma Lawyers Associate and The Piddington Society Convenor recently set out why, in Reconciliation Week, the The Piddington Society announced Moorditj Mia as the fresh new name of its CPD offerings previously known as Masterclasses. You can find the article here: https://medium.com/@PiddingtonSoc/moorditj-mia-abc20a1cdfd1

16.01.2022 Recent events have confirmed that no workplace is immune from the risk of sexual harassment. It is happening, and every employer has an obligation to prevent it. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3dHre8v If you have any questions regarding the article please contact us on (08) 6188 3340 or reach out to our employment law specialist Elizabeth McLean | [email protected].... #pragmalawyers #employmentlaw

15.01.2022 We sat down with Wayne Schwass, former AFL football player and now passionate advocate for mental health, in 2017 Schwass launched PukaUp, a social enterprise focusing on mental health, emotional wellbeing and importantly, suicide prevention. He spoke to the Pragma team and guests about mental health and wellbeing during R U OK Day. Its ok to not be ok ask, listen, encourage action and check in on friends, family and co-workers. #pragmalawyers #ruokday #pukaup

15.01.2022 This year Pragma is taking part in the Law Access Walk for Justice 2020. You can give your support by making a donation and leaving a message by clicking on the link below. Your donation is a practical way to support access to justice. Your support will contribute towards Law Access to help some of the most vulnerable people in WA, who would otherwise be unable to obtain legal assistance.... Feel free to contact us on (08) 6188 3340, by email to [email protected] or visit our website www.pragma.law #W4J2020 #pragmalawyers

14.01.2022 Urgent legislation has been introduced in WA to provide further support for commercial and residential tenants and landlords experiencing rental distress due to the current COVID-19 crisis. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/34VKtrY

13.01.2022 Where an application is brought under section 447A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) for the removal of administrators appointed pursuant to section 436C of the Act, indemnity costs may be awarded where the grounds for the application are not sufficiently substantiated. If you have a question please reach out to [email protected] | 6188 3340. #pragmalawyers

12.01.2022 At Pragma, we love to hear feedback from our clients who take the time to write to us. #pragmalawyers #businessasusual #ourclients

12.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers is pleased to announce its sponsorship with The Blackstone Society - UWA Law Students Society. We are looking forward to supporting the development of the next wave of young lawyers. #pragmalawyers #lawschool

12.01.2022 A trade mark is a sign that assists consumers in distinguishing suppliers of competing goods and services from one another. Associations made between your business trade mark and its reputation for quality, values and brand image can influence consumer choice and incite market competition between businesses. Once registered, your trade mark will attract greater protection and rights afforded by the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Act), which will enable you to protect against from... unauthorised use by others. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36ue38I #pragmalawyers #intellectualproperty

09.01.2022 In the recent case of Janeba and The Owners of Bulimba Grove Villa Strata Plan 3266 [2020] WASAT 38, the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) considered the validity of a special levy that had been raised to cover legal expenses and whether the amount that was raised was excessive in the context of section 36(2) and 99 of the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) (Strata Act). Continue reading here: https://bit.ly/2MBn6eV If you have any questions please reach out to Jason OMeara on (0...8) 6188 3311 or [email protected]. #pragmalawyers #strata

09.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers participated in the Law Access Walk for Justice this morning to raise money and awareness for National Pro Bono Day. Pragma was joined by Nicholas van Hattem, Adam Ebell, Kylie Kerin and Steve Archibald. Pragma managed to raise a total of $820.00 to donate to Law Access.... Thank you to everyone who donated and all the Pragma staff for embracing the cold and walking for justice! #pragmalawyers #W4J2020

08.01.2022 Aaron McDonald spoke with 6PR about age discrimination in the workplace under the Age Discrimination Act, based on recent concerns surrounding big professional services businesses. You can listen in on the link below or reach out to us for more information at [email protected] | 6188 3340 #pragmalawyers #employmentlaw #agediscrimination

08.01.2022 The Blackstone Society - UWA Law Students Society has announced their 2020 Blackstone Careers Handbook. A great way to support students as they navigate their way through different careers paths. Pragma is delighted to be featured alongside so many other WA law firms. #support #lawfirms #pragmalawyers

08.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers Director, Aaron McDonald discussed the recent Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd decision handed down by the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal last week with ECU Broadcasting. #pragmalawyers #defamation

08.01.2022 Piddingtons own Pidcast is now live and kicks off with Nick Malone (Pragma Lawyers and The Piddington Society) who sits down with Karen Farley SC and discusses ethical dilemmas and seeking advice from silks. Follow The Piddington Society on SoundCloud or iTunes to stay up to date with their latest Pidcast releases.

07.01.2022 Read our latest Pragma Update for June 2020. https://lnkd.in/gwkVWrE #pragmalawyers #monthlynewsletter

06.01.2022 Prior to the commencement of the COVID-19 crisis, there was an increasing trend developing of shareholders requesting that public companies convene meetings to remove members of the board of directors. Depending on how directors navigate the ensuing months to limit the impact on shareholders, there is every chance this trend will continue. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2yLFYVc... #pragmalawyers

06.01.2022 Over the past 12 months, the Commonwealth has rolled out new laws to combat unlawful phoenixing activity. The most recent addition will amend the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) by introducing a requirement for all Company Directors to hold a unique Director Identification Number (DIN). You can read more here: https://bit.ly/3dVyzBs If you have any questions please contact us on (08) 6188 3340 | [email protected]... #pragmalawyers #insolvencylaw

03.01.2022 The Busselton-Dunsborough Times reported on its front page last week about a claim by a civil contractor, for whom Pragma Lawyers is acting, against the City. Read more here: https://bit.ly/30jnxCu Pragma Lawyers will be heading to the South-West on 26th to 28th August to visit clients and referrers in the region. If you would like to catch up please visit our website or reach out: [email protected]... #pragmalawyers #regionalroadtrip

03.01.2022 Pragma Lawyers is proud to announce we have been selected as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards Wellness Initiative of the Year for 2020. What a fantastic achievement to be recognised. #pragmalawyers #australianlawawards2020

02.01.2022 Read our latest Pragma Update for July 2020. https://bit.ly/30m73JJ #pragmalawyers #monthlynewsletter

02.01.2022 The Subiaco Lions kicked off the WAFL round 1 fixtures over the weekend with a game against Claremont and looked great in the new Subi jerseys. We look forward to watching the season ahead and cheering them on. #pragmalawyers

01.01.2022 Applications are NOW open for our 2020/2021 Pragma Graduate Recruitment Program. Follow the application process below. #pragmalawyers #graduaterecruitment #graduates2020

01.01.2022 Luke Davies and Prudence Harrison from the Pragma team at the UWA Blackstone Society Perths Law Careers Fair this morning. Come down and say hello! #pragmalawyers #plcf2020

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Mark Hann on the end to his presidency at the Western Suburbs Business Association and Gareth Lane on his appointment. #pragmalawyers #wsbaperth #networking

01.01.2022 A case of apples and orangesor pears? Consumers make associations between a business trademark and its reputation and brand image, which influence consumer choice and incite market competition between businesses. Badges or labels assigned to a brand, assist consumers in distinguishing suppliers of competing goods and services from each other. A dispute has arisen with Apple in relation to the use of a pear trademark. In our competitive market, a trademark is a valuable ...asset and an important component of business success. If you need assistance or advice regarding protecting your trade mark or intellectual property, please reach out to Aaron McDonald at [email protected] | (08) 6188 3340. #pragmalawyers #intellectualproperty