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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How will single touch payroll impact your franchise?
How will single touch payroll impact your franchise? All around us, we hear that businesses are gearing up for the introduction of single touch payroll (STP). A term that’s...
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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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Is an illegal contract void or enforceable?
Is an illegal contract void or enforceable? The NSW Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a vendor to the sale of real property, in regards to a decision...
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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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Personal Guarantees: 5 things you should know
Personal Guarantees: 5 things you should know A personal guarantee is a promise made by the person giving the guarantee that they will meet the obligations of a person...
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The Debt Recovery Process in NSW
The debt recovery process in New South Wales (NSW) is very similar to the debt recovery processes followed by all other Australian states. The process almost always begins in...
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