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Legal updates and insights for Australian businesses.

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...