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Starting a Business: An overview of common business structures
There are four main types of business structures for conducting business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust or company. The choice of business structure is an important...
Natural Disasters: My home insurer refused to renew my policy
The 2020 bushfires across Australia had devastating effects on the lives of so many Australians. Many lost homes, treasured possessions or most terribly, a family member or friend. In the aftermath of this natural disaster, we had clients call us to seek advice on...
Mobile Apps – Common Intellectual Property Disputes
Are you a mobile app developer or someone contracting with a developer to make mobile apps? This article aims to set out briefly some of the common copyright disputes that arise in the creation of mobile apps, what the law says, and what the process is for resolving...
Employee or Contractor – Do you know the difference?
It's important for all businesses to determine whether their workers are classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on the working arrangement present. Employees generally have PAYG...
Challenging a Will When the Beneficiaries Have Been Changed
Through persistence and dedication, Etheringtons Solicitors successfully challenged a Will and recovered a significant sum for the rightful beneficiary, a Children’s Charity. A married couple with no children or relatives executed mirror Wills and left everything to a...
Business Structures: Companies
This article looks at companies – how to set one up, and the pros and cons of a company structure. When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure for your company. Different business structures have...
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 and businesses. There are several factors that need to be satisfied for an individual or a...
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 important task, regardless of the circumstances. In this article, we explore five of the most...