3 ways to future-proof your legal career
By Siska Lund, originally published in Lawyers Weekly The jury is in: the legal industry is in the early stages [...]
KEY LEGAL ISSUES IN A BUSINESS SALE
By Dawn Carey The decision to acquire a business involves significant expenditure and risk, so it is imperative that the [...]
THE BUSINESS BASICS CHECKLIST
A strong foundation in a new or fledging company is essential for allowing that business to reach their full potential. [...]
Liability and insurance
In our recent updates, we talked about liability for a breach of contract. You may recall that, in the absence [...]
Limiting your liability in contracts is fundamental
In our last few updates, we have discussed liability for a breach of contract. You may recall that under common [...]
Liquidated Damages – Some Practical Tips
In our last two articles, we have talked about liability for a breach of contract and under an indemnity. You [...]
Indemnity Clauses: The Pitfalls
Indemnity clauses are ubiquitous in contracts. However, people who draft or negotiate indemnities frequently fail to appreciate their numerous pitfalls. [...]
Franchising: Understanding Your Franchise Agreement
Australia’s franchise industry is in good shape! There are currently more than 1,100 business format franchise systems bringing in $144 [...]
Do you need an IP audit?
IP audit is an important tool for understanding and valuing your IP assets Last year we discussed the fact that [...]
Shareholders’ Agreements – a Pre-nup for Business
A valuable investment to safeguard the longevity and success of any business with more than one owner. We’ve seen it [...]