Including Cryptocurrency in Your Will or Estate Plan
Cryptocurrency has emerged as a disruptive force in the financial world, offering a new frontier for investment and wealth accumulation. As both businesses and private interests increasingly diversify their portfolios with digital assets, it becomes crucial to consider the incorporation of cryptocurrency into estate planning. This article explores the complexities and considerations surrounding this innovative […]
Options to renew in commercial leases – don’t get caught out
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period, if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option. However, it is often in the interests of both parties if they are interested in […]
Succession Planning for Business Owners
As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership. This is particularly important if you plan […]
The Benefits of a Non-Disclosure Agreement
An enterprise’s confidential information such as trade secrets, processes and key contacts are all valuable assets that should be protected during the course of a business’s commercial operations, negotiations and transactions. One effective tool for safeguarding confidential information is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). An NDA establishes a legal framework for maintaining confidentiality, instils trust in […]
Company Directors and Conflicts of Interest
Company directors have a legal obligation to avoid conflicts of interest. Identifying and managing potential conflicts are essential steps for all company directors. When a conflict exists, a company director should seek professional advice from an experienced legal advisor to effectively navigate the situation. By doing so, directors can ensure they act in the best […]
Can I Change the Locks After We Separate?
Separation is often a challenging and emotionally charged time in a person’s life, usually accompanied by significant decisions regarding living arrangements. One common question that arises during this period is whether it is legally permissible to change the locks on a property after separation. Unfortunately, it is difficult to give a simple answer to this […]
Family Law Reform – What You Need to Know
The Australian Parliament has recently passed significant changes to the Australian family law system aimed at ensuring that the best interests of children are at the centre of all parenting decisions. These amendments aim to foster a more efficient, equitable, and responsive family law system by refining the legal framework surrounding parenting matters and facilitating […]
What happens when a contract is breached?
Contracts are a common tool used throughout our lives to create legal relationships between parties to define what actions people will take. If you have entered a contract with another party, you are obligated to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract. Any failure to perform an obligation required by the contract, including […]
Sexual Harassment – Obligations for Employers to Prevent Unlawful Conduct
Sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue in workplaces worldwide, affecting individuals and hindering professional development. The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) revealed in the Respect@Work Report that as many as one in three Australian women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in the previous five years. In response to these disturbing statistics, recent legal […]
Buying Property with Someone Else – Considerations for Property Co-owners
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the fun, stress, and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining forces with someone else can increase your borrowing power, […]