Knowledge

Plan ahead to ensure your pets are cared for after your death

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels explain that although people might think of their pets as members of the family, they are legally property and should be treated as such in their Will.

How strict Verification of Identity rules are helping combat cybercrime

David Adolphe explains how solicitors now have strict Verification of Identity requirements in property transactions to help combat cybercrime.

Court’s ruling on ‘casual’ employees changes very little

Robert Lamb explains why a Federal Court ruling that has made headlines over what it could mean to the definition of “casual” work doesn’t change things as much as the media is making out.

Business Succession: seven key exit considerations

Craig Hong and Ian Hillhouse discuss key exit considerations to help you transition from your business smoothly.

Employment Law and Commercial Leasing During COVID-19

Hillhouse Legal Partners’ Managing Director Zac Herps and Director Robert Lamb recently spoke with accounting and taxation expert Hugh Walsh from Walshs about issues that businesses are dealing with during COVID-19.

Key considerations for medical practice succession

Craig Hong explains the key steps required for the smooth business succession of a medical practice.

New regulations allow electronic signing of Wills: what does this mean and a breakdown of the new regulation during COVID-19

Robert Lamb explains how new regulations issued by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland make it possible for people to sign their wills remotely under COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.

UPDATE: Queensland legislation passed to implement the National Code of Conduct on Commercial Leases

David Adolphe provides an update on the National Code of Conduct on commercial leases and the range of powers the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 gives the Queensland Government.

What Australian landlords and tenants in the accommodation industry need to know about the PM’s Mandatory Code and Commercial Leases

David Adolphe explores the commercial and retail leasing issues arising from COVID-19 in the context of the accommodation sector.

Security is vital to protect money you loan to family and friends hit by COVID-19

Hillhouse Legal Partners’ Craig Hong explains why it is important to obtain security for any loans you make to family and friends who are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electronic settlement will be crucial to conveyances during the Coronavirus crisis. Is your lawyer prepared?

Hillhouse Legal Partners’ Director Craig Hong explains why the use of PEXA will be crucial to lawyers and agents trying to settle conveyances during the Coronavirus crisis.

Contract renewal and end-of-term management for landlords and business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic

Landlords and business owners should be mindful of renewal and end-of-term clauses in contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Morris looks at why owners should review all contracts and put procedures in place to avoid contracts being renewed or extended automatically.

The impact of COVID-19 on commercial lease agreements and what are your rights as a tenant and as a landlord

Hillhouse Legal Partners’ Special Counsel Daniel Lilley reviews the possible impacts of government-ordered business closures on commercial leases.

Strict laws cover treatment of employees during Coronavirus pandemic

Robert Lamb, Director at Hillhouse Legal Partners, looks at employers’ legal responsibilities when working with staff during the Coronavirus pandemic, including asking staff to work from home, to take leave or to stop working all together

Temporary changes to bankruptcy and insolvency laws aimed at helping businesses and individuals survive Coronavirus

Robert Lamb, Director at Hillhouse Legal Partners, explains the latest changes in bankruptcy and insolvency laws designed to help businesses and individuals survive the Coronavirus pandemic.