Managing confidential employee records – duties as an employer
As an employer, you owe your employees a number of different obligations. One such obligation...
What happens when a contract is breached?
Contracts are the most common tool used throughout our lives to create legal relationships between...
Growing your business – understanding equipment leases
If you are starting or expanding a business, you would be aware that equipment can...
Just sign here… ‘silent’ directors beware
If you have been asked to accept a position as a director of a company...
Exclusion clauses in commercial contracts – how far can they go?
It is common in commercial contracts to apportion risk among the parties. One way this...
Spotting a Phoenix – understanding illegal phoenix activity
One of the attractions of incorporation for many people commencing a business is that it...
Your business and the Australian Consumer Law – an overview
The Australian Consumer Law, or ACL, is a national law that applies to all businesses...
Managing commercial disputes – key steps and processes
A commercial dispute occurs when two or more parties have a disagreement in relation to...
Why you should have a corporate trustee for your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund
What is a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)? A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is a type...
When will a term be implied in a contract?
Legal and business relationships should be governed by a written contract that sets out the...