Reminder that close attention to detail is extremely important when creating your employment contracts. If you intend to engage someone as an independent contractor rather than as an employee then make sure the contract is clear! Read more
A man recently won $20,000 in court over a dispute involving the police and a glass of beer.. Read more
We explore a recent case example of why you should not delay if you want to make a defamation claim. Read more
Can you be liable if your electronic signature is used without your consent? Read more
Can an employees’ Social Media account be damaging to your business? Read more
Even though electronic monitoring is no guarantee someone won’t commit a further crime, it has proven to be a strong deterrent, and is helping keep the community safe. Read more
On 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
If 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
Beware! Documents disclosed in your case may not always be protected by privilege if the court establishes it will support facts in a dispute! Read more
Know 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