These times are unprecedented and the business environment seems to change with each day passing and create more uncertainty for businesses. As businesses we like to plan and do what we can do to … [Read more...]
Enforcing Unsigned Agreements
There is a mistaken assumption that an agreement that is not signed is not an agreement at all and cannot be enforced. However it is common commercial practice to enter into … [Read more...]
The Casual Dilemma – Commercial Law Considerations
The volatility of business continues to increase in this fast pace world of modern commerce and disruption. It is therefore understandable that many businesses require a flexible work … [Read more...]
Restraint of Trade – When Restraint is Needed
When buying a business or company, hiring employees or dealing with business partners protecting your commercial interests using a restraint of trade clause is important. However there are practical … [Read more...]
Customer Lists – Can they be protected?
With the ease of copying large amounts of data and the ubiquitous use of laptops and smartphones, can businesses protect against former employees using their customer or client lists in their … [Read more...]
Contractor or Employee? Know the risks
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recently been focusing on contractor arrangements to determine whether an employment relationship exists. It would be a good time to start your year by revisiting … [Read more...]