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At What Point Does a Hobby Become a Business?
28 NOVEMBER 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWWhen setting up a business or turning a hobby into a business it is important to be compliant with laws and regulations. Read more
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Occupation of land may result in ownership of it!
02 JULY 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGIf someone occupies your land without your permission, and you do nothing about it, you may lose your land. Read more
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Neighbour Sues over Damage caused by a Tree... but who does the Tree belong to?
01 APRIL 2019 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIn a recent case, adjoining property owners had a dispute arising from a tree that damaged a granny flat! Read more
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I have a claim, but which Court do I go to?
20 NOVEMBER 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONYou have a legal claim against another party and want to start Court proceedings. If Court proceedings are started in the incorrect Court you could get a large legal bill and be left with no claim against the other party. Read more
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Liability of professional advisors for contraventions committed by their clients
27 AUGUST 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONYou could be ordered to pay a substantial fine if it is found that you were knowingly concerned in contraventions committed by your client. Read more
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New Laws to Extend Gift Card Expiration Dates and Prevent Ticket Scalping!
30 APRIL 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWFrom 31 March 2018 all gift cards sold in NSW are subject to stricter requirements and penalties to ensure that customers do not lose money. Read more
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Common Mistakes Startup Companies Make
01 AUGUST 2017 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWHere are 7 of the most common mistakes start up companies make that you need to look out for. Read more
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Does using an electronic signature have consequences?
08 FEBRUARY 2017 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONCan you be liable if your electronic signature is used without your consent? Read more
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Company Directors and Personal Liability For Underpaid Employees!
25 NOVEMBER 2016 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIf your company goes into liquidation you may find as a director you may be made personally liable for payment of company debts! Read more
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Unfair small business contracts will come Under Scrutiny!
23 SEPTEMBER 2016 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONOn 12 November 2016 some of the protections given to consumers will be extended to small business contracts. It is essential that you review any agreements you currently use or are presented with to determine whether they are standard form contracts Read more
