As the retail space becomes increasingly complex, more and more retailers are turning to legal operations to safeguard their business from costly mishaps. How can Legal Operations help?...
When considering accessibility, most people would consider wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets and tactile and audible elevator signals for those with vision impairment. But have you considered th...
Australian competition and consumer law provides protection against unfair contract terms in standard form contracts, making them void. Standard form contracts are not legislatively defined, but gener...
Transferring rights in a contract can be a bit like a game of musical chairs, where someone else steps into your position, usually by means of an 'assignment' or a 'novation'. The words 'assignment' a...
Every now and then it’s great to spoil yourself with that luxury product that you have had your eye on, and surprisingly many well-loved high-end brands are owned or being purchased by companies that...
I often meet entrepreneurs that want to start up new businesses using a company structure, where they are appointed a director. When a business owner is advised to set up as a company structure...
One thing that often confuses people is the difference between execution clauses that look like this: EXECUTED by Company Pty Ltd in accordance with s 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 VS SIGNED for an...
Signing a document incorrectly can make it completely invalid. I have reviewed more contracts than I can count – including contracts prepared by businesses themselves in order to save on costs. In...
You may have seen our recent posts about running competitions, trade promotions and giveaways to promote your business. The fun thing about running your own competition is how creative you can get wi...
I’ve worked with many businesses to negotiate their commercial agreements, including retail leases. It can be a lengthy process of back and forth – in many cases, there are documents drafted prior to...
Throughout my career, I have assisted several clients to enter new markets of goods and services. While there are commercial risks to consider, for example Will the product be a hit?&...
A growing number of online fashion and retail stores in Australia are offering a new lay-by alternative called Afterpay and other similar payment plans. The payment provider allows customers to...