A privacy policy is used by a business to govern how it collects personal information from customers. Privacy policies can often be found on the… Read More »What is a privacy policy and does my business need one?
Having worked in the legal industry for over 23 years, I’m often asked what are some of the more disastrous mistakes that I’ve seen clients… Read More »Disastrous mistakes in contracting
Overview The introduction of unfair contract laws has visited a major change in the law relating to standard form commercial agreements. When first introduced in… Read More »Unfair Contract Terms Update
Overview The NSW parliament has recently passed the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 which makes some substantial amendments to the Building… Read More »Important changes to the laws in relation to construction payments
Why would my employer shut up shop? Sometimes employers close their business if it’s not sustainable to continue to run the business. If the business… Read More »My employer closed down, how do I get my entitlements?
Whether you are buying your first home or a commercial investment property, it is important to have an understanding of the more common forms of… Read More »What Do The Different Types Of Property Ownership in NSW Actually Mean?
Overview On 23 August 2018 the Commonwealth Parliament passed amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to significantly increase the penalties for breaches under… Read More »Higher penalties for consumer law breaches take effect
Often a Contract for Sale will not be entered when the property is transferred between family members. Such transactions include when property or a portion… Read More »Do I need to pay stamp duty on a family transfer?
Whether you are taking on a new challenge and looking to open your own business or purchase an existing business, it’s important to think about… Read More »The Basics of Business Structure
No, there are restrictions on businesses sending promotional or other emails. Such emails cannot be sent without complying with the relevant legislation and without your… Read More »Can My Business Send Any Promotional Emails Without Restriction?
‘Copyright’ is a phrase most people have heard or used, but do we actually know that much about it? What is Copyright? Copyright is an… Read More »Copyright 101
A recent ACCC market study into the new car retailing industry shone a light on the fact that consumers are not adequately aware of their… Read More »Are you aware of your rights when purchasing a new car?
The case of SafeWork NSW v Harris Holdings NSW P/L; SafeWork NSW v Harry Zizikas [2017] NSWDC 299 is interesting for a number of reasons. … Read More »Liability for Company Directors & Officers: Work Health & Safety
I’ve separated from my partner, but we’re still friends. Do I really need a property settlement? Separating from your partner is difficult enough without having… Read More »We’re Friends … Do I Really Need A Property Settlement With My Ex?
There are many different situations where people might loan family or family friends money for lots of different reasons. Even though loaning money may be… Read More »I’m only loaning money to family or friends. Surely I don’t need a loan agreement?
I first heard about alliancing contracting way back around 2004 as it was gaining attention then as a new and improved contracting model, back then,… Read More »Is Alliancing Contracting Back In Vogue?
Whether you are a Landlord or Tenant there are some terms that it is good to have a refresher on from time to time, especially… Read More »ABCs of Retail Leasing!
The decision for a business to trade on credit terms carries risks which need to be properly assessed and mitigated at the outset. The use… Read More »Minimising Bad Debts For Businesses
