Legal

With so many scams, schemes and fraud opportunities occurring to everyday citizens, you’ll want to be certain that you don’t fall victim yourself to the more common ones. Ponzi schemes are a type of investment scam that pays existing investors with the funds that are collected from new investors. There is no ‘real’ investment that […]

The short answer to this question is yes. It’s highly recommended that, as a part of your overall estate planning, you put into place a Power of Attorney. It’s one of the most important safeguards you can have in place to protect your ability to make decisions. What Is A Power of Attorney? A Power

Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable asset to any business. It can be anything from a manufacturing process to a trade secret – it is essentially intangible proprietary property. Protecting IP has become increasingly important and the following steps are the bare minimum precautions you should take to keep your IP safe. Know what intellectual

One security document that almost all lenders require a business to sign prior to a loan being provided is a general security agreement.  This is because a lender is looking for a guarantee that your business will be able to pay back the principal amount and the interest in full.  To provide this, lenders will

Australia’s foreign investment rules are supposed to limit the type of residential property that non-residents can purchase. However, a residential real estate buyer has been penalised $250,000 after he was found to have purchased multiple properties in outer Melbourne without being authorised to do by the Foreign Review Board (administered by the Treasury & the

It’s a small business’s nightmare, filled with potential expenses, reputational harm and significant hardship down the road. Being sued or under the threat of a lawsuit for a small business can be a breaking point. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, upset and indignant, but if you want to keep your business and its reputation intact

Compliance is an issue that businesses and organisations need to maintain and update their awareness of regularly. When a business is at compliance risk, it means that there is a potential exposure of the business to legal penalties, financial forfeiture and material loss as a result of failing to abide by industry laws, regulations, internal

Are you concerned about your legal compliance as an employer regarding workplace issues, such as employee dismissals, general protections or internal disputes like workplace bullying or harassment? Not sure what advice might apply to your situation? Suppose you are an employer of a small business. In that case, you may not have access to the

Hiring for an open role is a stressful procedure that businesses often face – and an influx of seemingly perfect candidates via their resume often doesn’t help. The purpose of the resume is to promote someone as being the best possible fit for the position, and they’re often tailored to suit the role.  But what

Having unpaid invoices can be an unpleasant side effect of business, impacting your cash flow and leaving an unpleasant impression on your debtor’s reputation. If they fail to pay or satisfy the debt, you may be able to ‘collect’ it. However, there are numerous legal obligations that you need to be aware of if this