153 publications by our lawyers on commercial law, leasing, buying and selling a business, contracts, disputes, property and estates. Page 7 of 8.
A Guide to Buying Commercial Premises
Buying a commercial property (such as a warehouse, office building or retail space) is more complicated than buying a residential property.
What is an Agreement to Lease
What is an Agreement to Lease?
Securing Personal Debts
It is crucial that people who have a security interest in personal property take it seriously or risk losing their security interests.
Testamentary Trusts
Testamentary trusts can be very effective estate planning tools to assist in providing for spouses, children and grandchildren, and are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware of their advantages.
Understanding a Commercial Lease
When renting business related property, it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have.
Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist
It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed as they would want after they die.
Is your sexual harassment policy cyber proof?
In the Australian workplace, “sexual harassment” has formally been unlawful since at least 1984.
Who Will Take Control Of Your Company When You Die?
While it may be true that you can’t take it with you, it is vital that you know who will gain control of your company and its assets after your death.
Protect Your Reputation – Don’t Do Business With Out A Registered Trade Mark
Your name may be your most valuable asset and marketing tool. Whether you provide professional services or goods consumers will identify a quality and image with your name.
Protect Your Most Valuable Asset
Many people believe that the most valuable asset a business has is its name. It is your public face, the thing that customers recognise and trust.
Problems with Debtors?
Chasing customers for unpaid bills can be a major battle and the source of endless frustration, not to mention the additional costs in administration and down time.
Personal Property Securities Act
On 30 January 2012, the new unified Federal law for the registration and enforcement of security over personal property came into effect.
How to Avoid Disputes between Business Owners
Disputes between business owners, whether they are partnership disputes, shareholder disputes or unit trust disputes, are a reality of business.
Guide to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009
In October the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) comes into operation; this law is the most significant and far reaching law reform in years.
Essential Information for Owners of a Business Name
So, you’ve begun your own business. You’ve decided on a marketable business name and registered it with the Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria.
Employee Restraints of Trade are enforceable
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland serves as a reminder that courts will enforce employment restraints.
How to find the right lawyer in a Commercial Dispute case
If your business or one you know (or an individual) is facing litigation, either because another party is threatening it, or because you feel you have a right to take action, what do you do first and where do you seek…
Extension of the unfair contracts regime to small businesses
The Federal Government has passed a bill extending the unfair contract term protections of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) to the small…
Debt Recovery Basics for Business
Debt recovery basics for business If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money…
Intellectual Property for business
Intellectual property (IP) is the property of your mind or proprietary knowledge and can be an invention, a trade mark, a design or the practical application of your idea.