When renting a property from which you intend to run a business, it is important for both Landlords and Tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have. The document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease. So, what is a Commercial Lease? A… Read More
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person the legal authority to act for you and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf. If you do not have a Power of Attorney then you should contact us and find out more. Below are 6 top questions dealing with Powers… Read More
On the 16th of August 2018, the Full Federal Court delivered a judgment that may have wide-ranging impacts for casual employees and their employers across Australia. It decided that despite what a casual contract may say, an employee may actually be considered permanent if they meet certain requirements. It also decided an employee’s status can… Read More
During difficult economic conditions it is important that all directors revisit their duties as directors and are aware of how the board should deal with a situation where the company is in financial difficulty or may be insolvent. What is insolvency? A company is deemed to be insolvent when it cannot pay its debts as… Read More
The loss of a family member is always a difficult time, but it can become even more distressing to learn that you have not been included in the family member’s Will. Generally, a person may leave their assets to whomever they wish. However, the law recognises that there are those who relied on the deceased… Read More