Articles
We aim to provide you with proactive and strategic legal and practical advice. Our articles provide a range of interesting and helpful insights on a vast array of topics.
Employees and Social Media - Tips for Employers after the Recent ABC Case
The recent ABC case is a reminder that the scope of an employer’s ability to regulate an employee’s conduct on social media remains a nuanced and evolving issue, as Employment Lawyer Anthony Sangster Robles explains.
Retail or not? Why your Lease needs to be clear from the start
There is an increasing number of disputes emerging between commercial landlords and tenants over whether their lease agreements are subject to the Retail Leases Act, particularly in relation to those outgoings which are not recoverable from the tenant under the Act. Litigation Lawyer, Graham Egan looks the recent case of Grand View Trading Pty Ltd v SJV Properties Pty Ltd.
Some free advice for anyone looking to handle their own legal dispute
Litigation lawyer Graham Egan outlines the serious risk faced by all self-represented litigants is not knowing what they don’t know about the law or the process until it’s too late to do anything meaningful about it.
Why you should use a solicitor to prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint another person to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf. As this document directly impacts your future care and financial matters, it is essential that it is correctly prepared in accordance with legal requirements.
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Understanding Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding and the Recent Changes
Property Lawyer Michelle Oh looks at the recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding, and what this means for sellers and buyers in the Australian property market.
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Recent articles
Retaining a lawyer for conveyancing a new property
Buying real estate is a substantial commitment both financially and otherwise and your rights should be properly protected from the many risks and dangers in the transaction from the initial Contract through to settlement and beyond.
My retail tenant is selling its business. What are my obligations?
In selling its Business, your Tenant will need to arrange for a Transfer of the Lease of the Premises from him/her/it to the Purchaser of the Business. As Landlord, your key consideration is whether to consent to such a transfer.
Illegal job interview questions to avoid
When interviewing potential new employees, employers need to be careful about the questions they ask. Even engaging in some friendly small talk during the job interview could potentially be used later against an unwitting employer.
Dangers in including vendor content in sales brochures
What is your liability to the Purchaser if your Vendor client has given you a diagram or content you use in your marketing that turns out to be wrong? Be aware of what representation you make when handing brochures or other documents to the Purchaser and ensure that you have suitable disclaimers in place to protect you.
Commission on a re-sale? Not so fast!
If your client's sale falls through, always make sure you enter into a new Sale Authority if the property is going back on the market!
Caveats: A lesson for purchasers
A Caveat is an inexpensive yet invaluable way of protecting your interests when it comes to purchasing a property.
Notice to vacate: where 'standard practice' is 'bad practice'
If assisting in the issue of a Notice to Vacate, be sure to address it to the Tenant(s) and include their names. Anything less is technically "not valid".
