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Without a Shareholder Agreement You Could Lose Everything!
14 MAY 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWTwo entrepreneurs decided to go separate ways after they purchased a company together, but when they read the shareholder agreement they discovered that it had not been signed! Read more
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Can You Be Held Responsible for Cyber Crime by One of Your Own Employees?
07 MAY 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONCan employers be found responsible for the actions of their employees? Read more
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Could Your Business Be Ruined by a Bright Idea of Your Franchisor?
16 APRIL 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWEntering into a franchise agreement can be a risky undertaking. You should always seek to determine the rights and obligations of each party before entering into one! Read more
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New “Chain of Responsibility” Laws Have Come Into Effect. Does This Expose Your Business to Liability?
08 APRIL 2019 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIs your business involved with goods or materials that are transported by heavy vehicles? If so, the new Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws will affect you! Read more
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Serious Personal Relations At Your Business!
13 NOVEMBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAW , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTIONWhilst employers may not need to ban relationships in the workplace, it may be important for there to be an employee code of conduct relating to conflicts of interests! Read more
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Frustrated Franchisees: The Struggle to Survive in the Market
08 OCTOBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWIn March of this year, the Federal Government launched an inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct looking at the current issues being faced by both franchisees and franchisors. Read more
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Is Social Media Benefiting or Ruining Your Business?
24 SEPTEMBER 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWSocial Media can be an easy and effective way to advertise your business. However, statements that you make online, and statements posted by others, can have legal consequences for your business! Read more
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Misleading Consumers: Can True Statements Still be Misleading or Deceptive?
19 JUNE 2018 , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWUnder Australian Consumer Law, companies cannot make false or misleading statements to consumers or engage in misleading or deceptive conduct. 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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Law Update: 4 Things You Should Know to Safeguard Your Business Data from Being Breached!
09 APRIL 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , COMMERCIAL & BUSINESS LAWDue to a new law enforced on the 27th of February 2018, there will now be compulsory reporting of data breaches for most businesses. Read more
