WARNING: A statutory demand can NOW be effectively served by email!
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales handed down on 30 April 2024 involved a debtor challenging whether a Creditor’s statutory demand had been validly...
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Is an unsigned building contract enforceable by the builder under the Home Building Act (NSW)?
Section 10(1)(c) of the Home Building Act (NSW) provides that a builder who contracts “in contravention of any provision is not entitled to...
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Do you need a shareholders agreement?
Introduction Your company is governed by its constitution that is put in place when the company is created. This, however, does not set out the rights and responsibilities of...
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Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act simply...
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Building industry contract basics
Building contracts in NSW Recent experience with building contract dispute resolution has led us to the view that, despite the availability of first class contract and document management solutions,...
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Intellectual Property in Australia: Explained
What is Intellectual Property? In today’s digital age we are increasingly seeing Intellectual Property (IP) infringement battles in the news headlines (Apple vs. Samsung). These widely publicised battles highlight...
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Cease and Desist Letters: Everything You Need to Know
What is a cease and desist letter? A cease and desist letter is the term that is given to those letters that are sent to people whom you believe...
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When Should I Speak to a Lawyer?
Transcript Gavin Hanrahan: Hello, my name is Gavin Hanrahan. I’m the managing partner of Turnbull Hill Lawyers, and I’ve been a litigation lawyer for 25 years. That means for...
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The trouble with being an SME that deals with big business
The trouble with being an SME that deals with big business As an SME, entering into a business contract with a large corporation can seem like a fantastic windfall...
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Personal Guarantees: Do you know what you are signing?
Personal Guarantees: Do you know what you are signing? Our firm is frequently involved in litigation concerning personal guarantees. A familiar scenario is one where a company director is...
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