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How Not to Enforce a Pre-Emptive Rights Provision – Shareholder Disputes
On 9 October 2019 The High Court of Australia gave a judgment in Connective Services Pty Ltd v Slea Pty Ltd…
Estate Planning Essentials – Digital Assets
Digital assets are now an everyday part of life for many of us. The December 2018 death (or purported death)…
Business Structures 101 – Companies
There are several different types of business structure: including sole traders, companies (also known as corporations), trusts, and partnerships. When commencing…
Resolving payment disputes under the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA)
If a payment dispute arises under a construction contract in Western Australia, the Construction Contracts Act 2004 (WA) (“the Act”) provides a rapid…
When can directors be liable for company debts?
A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“Act”). The effect of incorporation gives the company a separate…
Restraint of trade clauses
Restraint of trade clauses, or post-employment restraints, play a crucial role in protecting the legitimate interests of the employer. Serious…
Benefits of Mediation in Commercial Disputes
Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive Court action, more often the opposite is true. In…
Marriage, Divorce and your Will – What you need to know
About half of all Australians don’t have a valid Will. Of those who do, many put their Will away in…
Does your business have a Will?
Most people recognise the importance of having a Will to determine how their estate is to be distributed to loved…
Investigating Employee Misconduct
Employee misconduct investigation is quickly becoming more common in the workplace today as employers and managers seek to quickly resolve…