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Legal updates and insights for Australian businesses.

Why your company needs a Shareholder Agreement

Starting a business requires careful planning and consideration. A failure to allow for unforeseen events...

How to prepare and present a case in the Small Claims Division

If you believe that someone owes you money, goods or services, or compensation for damage...

‘Click here’ – electronic execution of documents is here to stay

The COVID-19 pandemic not only brought with it changes to how we live our lives,...

Why litigants should carefully choose expert witnesses

Expert evidence has been identified as one of the principal sources of expense, complexity, and...

Director Identification Numbers – deadlines approaching

You have until 30 November 2022 to apply for your director ID From 1 November...

Social Media and Defamation

Tweeters and Posters Beware! Anyone who uses social media has almost certainly come across a...

Taking Steps to Resolve a Dispute before Commencing Litigation

Benefits of resolving legal disputes before commencing littigation Early resolution of legal disputes offers many...

How the PPSR protects purchasers of personal property

What is the PPSR? The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national, electronic register...

What happens when ASIC deregisters a company?

Reasons for deregistration A company may be deregistered either voluntarily, liquidated or struck off the...

The role and responsibilities of a trustee

What is a trust? A trust is a vehicle through which property is legally held...