Does corporate governance apply to small businesses?
What exactly is corporate governance? Corporate governance is a broad term that includes the oversight of an organisation’s business activities by its…
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Business Checklist: 5 key documents to check
When was the last time you checked that your business’ key documents were up-to-date? It is vital for a business to make sure that all their documentation…
Take Caution: Your Company May Be Liable for Third-Party Comments on Social Media
Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd; Nationwide News Pty Limited; Australian News Channel Pty Ltd v Voller HCA 27 (Voller) on the liability of defamatory…
The High Court’s take on casual employment
The difference between casual employment and permanent employment is one all business owners should be aware of. The following post outlines one case examining…
Legal professional privilege in draft expert reports: A new development
This post outlines a new development in legal professional privilege in draft expert reports in Australia. Malone, Raymond McGregor v La Playa Nominees Pty Ltd…
Writing a GDPR compliant Privacy Policy
As an Australian business, you may have thought that your privacy compliance only had to cover those living in our great southern land. For Australian…
What are the legal implications of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)?
Non fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that represent real world objects like art, music, in-game items and videos. As the world becomes more and more…
What is a tender?
Tenders, in general terms, are a formalised offer to perform for in return for payment for the supply of goods and/or services. In order to win a tender, you…
Is there a difference between part-time and casual employment agreements?
Having appropriate employment agreements in place is vital to ensure that your business understands employee entitlements and is compliant with the Fair Work…
What is the difference between an agreement and a deed?
There is a common misconception that the words ‘agreement’ and ‘deed’ are interchangeable, as they often do not realise there is an…