7 Hidden Costs of Home Ownership
With house prices in Australia constantly rising, it can be tempting to jump at the chance to nab what appears to be a great buy, even if the property needs a few repairs. Depending on your budget, and how much needs to be done, it can be financially worthwhile to do so. However, purchasing a […]
5 Key Legal Steps For Your Start-up
Starting up a business can be an exciting, yet tricky process and it is essential to get your legal affairs in order early on. We set out five key legal requirements for your start-up to help make sure you get off to the right start. 1. Choose the right business structure: there are a variety of options […]
4 Things to Know About Your Rights in Relation to Warranties
Have you ever sought to have a relatively new product repaired, only to be knocked back because the warranty expired a few weeks earlier or the product is not covered due to a warranty loophole? Have you been conned in to purchasing an extended warranty for rights and protections which you would have been afforded […]
6 Common Conveyancing Traps
If you are buying a property you want to make sure that there are no hidden traps contained deep within the contract of sale. We have explored some common clauses to look out for. Some contracts of sale may include ‘special conditions’ usually designed to benefit the vendor at the expense of the purchaser. Warlows […]
A Guide for Technology Start-ups
Interested in setting up a tech start-up? Then check it out this tech start-up guide to ensure that you do not miss the six essential steps to guaranteeing sustainable success. First Step: The Concept The first step in any tech start-up guide is always the same: ensuring that you have an idea that you are […]
Outbrain Inc. celebrates IPO
We are honoured today to announce a Milestone in the history of one of our long-standing client’s Outbrain (an innovative and growth company). Outbrain has pioneered recommendation technology in a new space in digital technology advertising. Outbrain’s technology is future proofing the open web for media owners and advertisers and helping over 1 billion consumers discover new things on […]
What Are a Directors Statutory Duties?
All corporation directors, shadow directors and officers owe statutory obligations to the corporation under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (‘Corporations Act’). These obligations are expressed as directors’ duties. They are owed to the company as a whole and operate in addition to any general law duties. Who is a Director, Shadow Director or Officer? A person is a […]
Charities
According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission charities account for 11% of total employment in Australia. Charities are a subset of not-for-profit organisations and receive distinct tax benefits as a matter of public policy to facilitate their positive work in the community. Charity law is a distinct, complex and highly specialised area of the law. […]
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a method of dispute resolution in which an independent third party, a mediator, assists disputing parties to negotiate a mutually agreeable outcome to resolve their dispute. Parties can enter mediation voluntarily, or they may be ordered to do so by a court or tribunal in which they have proceedings on foot. The Mediation […]