The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property that is not yet built or not yet registered as a separate lot with the government department responsible for land title registrations. Buying “off the plan” can also refer to the purchase of a block of vacant land that is part of a… Read More
Unfair dismissal matters can be complex and frustrating for both employers and employees alike. Since the commencement of the Fair Work Act in 2009, employers have had expanded responsibilities to ensure they correctly terminate employees and more employees are able to successfully make unfair dismissal claims. At the same time employers have narrower exceptions when… Read More
If you are a director of a company entering a commercial or retail lease, a landlord will likely require you to give a personal guarantee for the company’s obligations under the lease. In such cases, directors should fully comprehend the extent of the guarantee they are providing and obtain appropriate legal advice to minimise financial… Read More
The recent death (or purported death) of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30, has not only raised suspicion as to its authenticity (and allegations of an exit scam), but reiterated… Read More
Sharing on Facebook can be defamatory A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision concerning defamatory posts in the go-carting community has led to a Queensland Supreme Court judge awarding the aggrieved person $250,000. The defendant was the administrator of two Facebook pages relating to go-carting in Australia. A series of posts made by the defendant on… Read More