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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The High Court revises its approach – employee or independent contractor
Two landmark decisions handed down yesterday, have seen the High Court revise the approach to determining if a worker is an employee or independent contractor: ZG Operations Australia Pty...
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Sham contracts (Employee v Contractor) and a recent High Court decision
The Decision The High Court of Australia recently handed down a decision with the effect that an “employer” cannot avoid the sham contracting provisions in the Fair Work Act...
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Is your online business presence legally protected?
Transcript Caitlin Bowman: Is your online business presence legally protected? Hi, my name is Caitlin Bowman. I’m one of the lawyers here in the property and business team at...
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Commercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers
Commercial Leases in NSW: Common Questions & Answers 1. What is a commercial lease? A commercial lease refers to the lease of commercial property. This includes office space, industrial...
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What is a Heads of Agreement and are they legally binding?
This is a follow-up to our previous article – Capital Gains Tax: Timing is everything for a seller What is a Heads of Agreement? A Heads of Agreement, properly...
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Franchise Disclosure Documents: Everything You Need to Know
The franchising industry in Australia is regulated by the Franchising Code of Conduct. Part 2 of the Franchising Code contains provisions that make it mandatory for all franchisors to...
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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 (in the matter of REW08 Projects Pty Ltd v PNC Lifestyle Investments PTY LTD NSWCA 269...
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Solicitor Trust Accounts: Of no interest
Solicitor Trust Accounts: Of no interest It is a little-known fact outside of law firms that funds held in solicitor trust accounts on behalf of clients earn no interest...
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