Knowledge

UPDATE: Queensland and Victorian governments extend Regulation on Commercial Leases

David Adolphe provides an update on the Queensland and Victorian governments' decisions to extend Regulation on Commercial Leases.

Understanding your rights and obligations as an employer during COVID-19

Ben Ryan examines what employers need to know about their responsibilities to employees during COVID-19.

Are you prepared for the future?

Tracy Pratt explains why it is important for everyone to have a valid will, even if they think they don’t have enough assets to make it worthwhile.

When it comes to contracts, the devil can be in the detail

Craig Hong explains why you need to carefully consider every item in a contract to ensure you aren’t leaving yourself open to problems which could put the future of your business in jeopardy.

Regular reviews will help Australian practices remain compliant

Hillhouse Legal Partners' Managing Director, Zac Herps, looks at some key considerations for medical practices to ensure they, and their practices, are compliant.

Insurance alarm bells ringing for landowners with CSG infrastructure on their properties

Michael Morris warns that landowners with CSG infrastructure on their properties might find it difficult to obtain public liability insurance and recommends they seek expert advice as a matter of urgency.

Ensure your family is financially protected for if you pass away

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels explain why the inclusion of a Testamentary Trust in your Will will help protect family members financially if you pass away prematurely or unexpectedly.

What you need to know about conduct and compensation agreements in Queensland

Michael Morris explains the basics of Conduct and Compensation Agreements as they pertain to the exploration for, and extraction of, certain natural resources on privately owned land in Queensland.

How to reduce risk and avoid becoming another statistic

Ben Ryan looks at some considerations for reducing your risk when the government assistances end and the abeyance on statutory demands and bankruptcies lifts.

How e-conveyancing can overcome COVID-19 complications and will continue to play an important role into the future

Tracy Pratt looks at the benefits of using e-conveyancing while COVID-19 lockdowns are in force.

What if you lose your job to COVID-19 while buying a property?

Tracy Pratt explores the possible consequences of your circumstances changing midway through a contract and what you should be doing to protect yourself.

Why allowing extra time for conveyancing is essential during COVID-19

Tracy Pratt explains why, during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should ensure your contract is subject to finance approval and satisfactory building and pest inspections, and allow more time for these conditions to be satisfied.

ATO won’t be flexible with transaction timing because of COVID-19

Craig Hong warns that June 30 is fast approaching, and the ATO almost certainly won’t be flexible when it comes to determining which financial year a transaction took place in, even if it was delayed due to COVID-19.

What the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 means to you

David Adolphe explains the workings of the recently introduced Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 and how it will impact on lessors and lessees.

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.