Fraudulent activities (including identity theft or credit card theft) are some of Australia’s most common crimes. As a victim of fraud, you may experience an unexpected dip in your credit score as a result of subsequent late payments and high credit utilisation. The repercussions to your financial welfare may be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are various… Read More
In this article, we identify the liabilities involved in the voluntary assumption of risk and how to avoid breaching duty of care. In March 2010, a security guard sued his employer and the owner of Lidcombe Power Centre, for PTSD resulting from an intruder threatening his life. This case, Capar v SPG Investments Pty Ltd… Read More
The expectation to maintain professionalism as an employee is a crucial responsibility. In the age of social media, the need to act in accordance with company policies and preserve company reputation has evolved into an assumed etiquette. The Fair Work Commission has seen an increase in employment termination due to the improper use of social… Read More
It is not uncommon for people to meet their partner in the workplace or employ their spouse or partner in their small business to provide additional support and reduce labour costs. Disputes may arise if your ex-partner starts causing problems in the workplace through improper behavior or dishonesty. In this blog, we review whether you… Read More
A trade mark that distinguishes one trader’s goods from another is a valuable asset, however a recent Federal Court case concerning craft beer has demonstrated that registered trade marks are not always protected from cancellation in a trade mark dispute. In the case of Urban Alley Brewery Pty Ltd v La Siréne Pty Ltd [2020]… Read More