
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 served...
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Is an unsigned building contract enforceable by the builder under the Home Building Act (NSW)?
Examine the Supreme Court of NSW's ruling on the enforceability of unsigned building contracts under the Home Building Act.
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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 the...
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Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
Yesterday, 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 by introducing...
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Building industry contract basics
Understand the fundamentals of building contracts in NSW with advice on form, function and dispute resolution from our legal experts.
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Intellectual Property in Australia: Explained
67.1% of Australian small businesses with zero to four employees have no form of intellectual property protection in place. Do you? Read this article to find out more.
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Cease and Desist Letters: Everything You Need to Know
A cease and desist letter is a document served to individuals or businesses whom you believe are partaking in illegal activities (e.g. defamation), to stop (cease) this activity, and prevent...
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When Should I Speak to a Lawyer?
As early as possible. What the lawyer can do is give you the knowledge you need to be able to make informed decisions.
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The trouble with being an SME that deals with big business
Extensive research has indicated that SMEs are often hamstrung by late payments from big businesses - but what can they do about it?
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Personal Guarantees: Do you know what you are signing?
Our firm is frequently involved in litigation where parties are unaware that they have provided personal guarantees. Here's what it means.
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