- Claims in the Construction Industry – Subcontractors’ Charges Act 1974 (Qld)
If you are a subcontractor owed money, there are industry-specific legal remedies available to you, and it …
- High Court of Australia: No Implied Term of Mutual Trust and Confidence in Employment Contracts
In the recent case of Commonwealth Bank of Australia v Barker [2014] HCA 32 the High Court unanimously overturned the …
- The Importance of a Social Media Policy in the Workplace
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Several recent unfair dismissal cases highlight the importance for businesses to establish clear policies regarding social media … - Accept No Imitations: Trade Mark Protection
For small and large businesses alike, registered trade marks protect a very valuable asset: the identity of …
- Illegal Phoenix Activity: The Disorder of the Phoenix
Illegal phoenix activity has recently come under intense scrutiny from ASIC, with directors being exposed to expanded …
- Director of Building Company Personally Liable: QCAT
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There are two main reasons why most business owners are advised, quite rightly, to trade with a … - Body Corporate: Obligation to Repair – What You Need to Know
With housing affordability at historic lows, high-density residential and mixed-use developments are an increasingly common investment vehicle …
- Corporations Reform – New Share Dividend Rules
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On 10 April 2014, The Treasury released an Exposure Draft of legislation which proposes further changes to …