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A caveatable interest is an interest in a property that allows a caveat to be registered on title to the property. A Caveat can be a very useful tool to protect your interest in a property. However, in Victoria, there are quite strict rules governing instances where you can lodge a caveat.

If a mediation is to be successful, it requires some transparency on the part of all parties. The difficulty is knowing how much information to share in a mediation, without compromising your own position.

Issues with executors may arise if there are any disagreements in their ability to carry out their duties in the administration of an estate. The role of an executor (or administrator) is often open for dispute, whether between co-executors or between executors and beneficiaries.

As of 12 March 2018, the Victorian Government has brought into effect a Medical Power of Attorney makeover, under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic). The key purpose of this Act is to provide for the making of medical treatment decisions on behalf of people who do not have decision-making capacity.

Are you considering selling a business in Victoria? We have set out a checklist of important topics to consider when you are selling your business.

A Statutory Demand can be a highly effective way of encouraging a Company to pay a debt owed to you. Most businesses do not want to have a liquidator appointed.

Can I be personally liable as a director? A question that often arises for directors, of a proprietary limited company or a public company.

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Owners Corporations, hosts and other occupiers dealing with short-stay accommodation operations, such as Airbnb. Apartment owners and occupiers who host Airbnb guests may now be held liable for damage, noise or loss of amenity caused by their Airbnb guests.

We frequently see disagreements between Landlords and Tenants of retail premises about who is responsible for repair and maintenance of an air conditioning system. So, whose legal obligation is it?

In recent years, the Fair Work Commission has heard a number of matters in which drunken employees were dismissed for bad behaviour at their respective work Christmas parties. However, one dismissal was deemed unfair, while in others it has not been determined to be unfair.

Are you familiar with email marketing laws in Australia? The Spam Act 2003 (Cth) provides an extensive regulatory regime as to when emails are classified as 'an effective marketing tool' and when emails are classified as 'spam'. There are serious penalties for breaching the Spam Act. Read here for more details.

If you are buying or selling a business, you will need to decide what is to happen to the business's employees.