What is the Tort of Negligence?
Negligence occurs when one party owes another party a duty of care, and fails to take reasonable care to avoid causing damage to that party. It applies to both individuals… Read More
Busting 5 Common Objections to Making a Will
Making a Will can often feel like a daunting and unnecessary task. However, the unfortunate reality is that death is inevitable and proper creation of a Will is always an… Read More
Will My Facebook Post Affect My Employment?
Can an employer intervene in an employee’s use of social media outside work? A recent decision by the Fair Work Commission has shed some light on this question, showing that… Read More
Security for Leases – 3 Most Common Forms
What is a Security? Landlords typically ask for payment of ‘security’ when you first enter your lease. The security is an amount – usually 4 or more weeks’ rent –… Read More
Personal Liability for Company Directors
A company is an association incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the ‘Act’). Incorporation gives the company a separate entity, distinct from its directors and shareholders. The company can… Read More
How Effective Are Your Post Employment Restraints?
Significant damage can be done to a business when an executive or senior manager resigns, taking with them valuable customers and confidential information. Restraint of trade clauses, or post-employment restraints,… Read More