Knowledge

Proposed enhanced protections for small business under the unfair contract terms regime in the Australian Consumer Law

Michael Morris and Erica Reed discuss an exposure draft Bill published by the Commonwealth Government that seeks to further strengthen protections provided by the unfair contract terms regime in the ACL.

5 Top tips for protecting your Intellectual Property (IP)

Ben Ryan provides his top five tips to protect your intellectual property.

Mandatory Vaccinations

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels discuss the ways in which some Australian employers are addressing the COVID-19 vaccine in workplaces.

How an independent executor of your Will may avoid dramatic family feuds

Caitlyn Wessels examines how appointing an independent executor of your Will could help avoid family conflict.

Capacity – Why not to leave making a Will too late

Robert Lamb discusses the capacity (required level of cognitive ability) it takes to make a law binding agreement such as a Will.

What should you do if there is not enough money in an Estate?

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels discuss what you should do if there is not enough money in an Estate.

High Court rejects insurer’s claim that no coverage applicable for COVID reasons

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessells discuss a recent case covering an insurer’s claim that no coverage was applicable for COVID related losses.

Contracts: The devil is in the detail

Zac Herps discusses six key contract matters that may help you avoid ambiguity or disputes, resulting in a smoother working relationship for all parties.

Late Career: Protecting your business and preparing to wind back/sell

Craig Hong and Ben Ryan discuss how you can protect your business, position yourself to take a step back and prepare to sell your private practice.

Mid-Career: Private Practice – Location, location, location.

Craig Hong and Ben Ryan discuss the key considerations for medical professionals when looking to buy or rent a space.

Early Career: Junior Doctors To Consultant – Service Agreements, Licence Agreements And Sessional Agreements

Craig Hong and Ben Ryan cover legal considerations for medical professionals in their early career, as part of a three-part series.

The devil is in the detail: key options to consider when making the move to private practice

Craig Hong outlines key options and considerations for early career doctors looking at their next chapter.

Dentist wins payout over bad Google review

Robert Lamb discusses a recent court case that awarded damages to a periodontist who was the subject of a defamatory Google review by a former patient.

Are you aware of the changes to casual staff laws? Don’t get caught out

Caitlyn Wessels explains the changes to casual employment and what you need to know before the grace period ends on 27 September 2021.

Employment Law: Protect your people and business assets with the right agreements

Zac Herps shares five key areas of employment law that will help protect your business assets and prevent trouble brewing with the Fair Work Commission.