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You have just found the right commercial property to lease for your business, and the Lessor has handed you a lengthy Commercial Lease to sign.  Now What??  We highly recommend that you engage a  … [Read more...] about Commercial Leases: Lessees Beware

A loan of money to a friend or family is called a private loan. These happen often and are not uncommon. If you are lending money to a friend or family member then we strongly recommend that the … [Read more...] about Do I Need A Loan Agreement For A Private Loan? Should I Secure The Loan?

With the excitement of starting a new business or having your existing business move premises, there is often a rush to sign a commercial lease without proper consideration of its terms. A commercial … [Read more...] about What you need to know before signing a Commercial Lease

A common issue which arises is whether a person has been engaged as a contractor or employee.  The latter is entitled to certain paid benefits and minimum wages with lack of payment of these benefits … [Read more...] about Employee vs Independent Contractor

Purchasing an existing business is not as simple as it sounds. It is important to engage a lawyer to make sure you understand exactly what you are purchasing and highlight any risks hidden in the … [Read more...] about Purchasing a Business

On 22 March 2021, the Commonwealth Government passed legislation resulting in significant changes to the engagement of casual employees by an employer in Australia, with such changes coming into … [Read more...] about Changes to Casual Employment under the Fair Work Act 2009

A child’s ‘best interests’ is the paramount factor that a Court will consider when making decisions regarding custody of children in Australia.  In determining the best interests of a child, the Court … [Read more...] about Best Interests of the Child, what does that mean in Family Law proceedings?

Last week, the first phase of the much-anticipated Pfizer vaccine was rolled out across the country. For many, the vaccine is welcomed with open arms, bringing feelings of relief and hope that the … [Read more...] about Workplace and COVID-19 Vaccination  

With summer drawing to an end, what better time than to start thinking about next summer! If you are considering having a swimming pool installed so it is ready for the next summer season, then now is … [Read more...] about Thinking of getting a pool? What you should know before you ‘splash the cash’

It is normal for people to put off making a Will because no one wants to think that the inevitable (dying) will happen to them. Whilst this is so, it is important for all persons to have a Will … [Read more...] about Should I use Will Kits to prepare my Will?