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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
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Update on rescission rights in off the plan contracts!
06 SEPTEMBER 2016 , PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCINGConveyancing Act 1919 amendment applies to all rescissions of off the plan contracts after 2 November 2015, irrespective of when the off the plan contract was entered into! Read more
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Franchisors who Over-Promise but Under-Deliver will risk Litigation!
12 AUGUST 2016 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONIf a franchisor is going to provide financial information or make statements as to the desirability of a particular business, then the franchisor needs to have reasonable grounds for making those representations or else they risk being sued when the franchise fails! Read more
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Personal Guarantees in Standard Credit Applications
23 JUNE 2016 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWPersonal guarantees are usually requested by suppliers in order for companies to obtain credit. But what happens if the company director or third party signs the terms and conditions of the agreement but does not sign the guarantee? Read more
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Franchisors providing forecast financial information need to be careful!
16 MAY 2016 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONKnow your rights when buying or selling a franchise. In a recent case the franchisor was ordered to pay the franchisee $788,980! Bradley Campbell takes us through the case.. Read more
