Commercial business disputes can arise for various reasons, such as contract breaches, vendor disputes or disagreements between partners or shareholders. Such disputes can be costly, stressful and time-consuming, but with the right approach, they can often be resolved cost-effectively and timely. However, while litigation is an option, it may not always be the best solution […]
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In Australia, businesses are increasingly at risk of falling victim to scams. As fraudsters become more sophisticated and challenging to identify, business owners and employees must be aware of how to protect themselves. Here are several steps businesses can take to protect themselves from scammers. Be alert and vigilant. Be aware of new and changing
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Introduction Advertising and promoting your business is a key part of forming a successful customer base and helping your business thrive. Any material used to promote a business, or any product or service, must comply with applicable legal requirements, such as the Australian Consumer Law, Australian and state or territory-based advertising laws, industry codes of
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When it comes to selling a business or your shareholding in a business, you should keep several key considerations in mind. Here are our Top 5: Identify potential buyers: Start by understanding the market and identifying potential buyers who may be interested in purchasing your business or shareholding. To sell your business, consider engaging
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A Letter of Demand is a formal document that is typically used as a means of advising someone else of an outstanding debt. This could be a debt relating to a court order, an invoice, or any other type of financial obligation. A Letter of Demand is the last step before legal action is taken
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A Cease & Desist Letter is a formal document sent to an individual or business demanding that certain activities or conduct stop. In Australia, a Cease & Desist Letter primarily relates to commercial disputes, such as intellectual property infringement or breach of contract. It is important to take notice of a Cease & Desist Letter
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The Australian government is currently proposing an update to the Privacy Act 1988 aimed at ensuring more excellent protection and control of personal information by individuals. The reforms are part of a larger push to modernise the nation’s data protection processes and laws. The reforms focus on increasing transparency and consent requirements and safeguarding sensitive
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Online businesses, or any business that collects personal information through its website, socials or in person, can struggle with properly managing the personal information they collect. As the Internet continues to evolve and become even more integrated into our everyday lives, businesses must find ways to safeguard the personal information they collect and store. Doing
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You may have seen South Park’s latest episode called ‘The Worldwide Privacy Tour’ dropped this week. If you’ve been living under a rock, the episode centres on a redhaired-prince and his wife who, in search of a peaceful location to escape mean media in their home country, go on a world tour to promote the
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In case you were thinking of using anything slightly related to Star Wars to promote your business or its goods or services, may the force be with you. It’s no secret that Lucasfilm Limited, which was purchased by Disney in 2012 for a reported $US4.05bn, protects its IP like the Mandalorian protects Grogu (or is
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