Employment agreements are essential when hiring new employees and what’s in them is even more important. They will set out the rights and obligations of employees and employers in your business so it’s important to make sure all the important stuff is set out within this essential document.
Agents can help you take care of things when you simply cannot do so yourself. Sometimes rights and obligations can get confusing and it can help to define the relationship. There are lots of different kinds of agency relationships and in this article, we focus on those found in commercial settings.
Exclusivity agreements in employent contracts try to balance the interests of the business while respecting the freedom of a person’s right to work and earn a living. In this article, we’ll look at how they work and when they can be unfair.
What is considered merchantable quality will usually depend on price, description and the purpose for which goods are used. Read about it here.
When a shareholder dies, their shares are distributed according to their will. However, complications can arise if there is no will.
Chances are you’ve heard of ‘fair use’ when it comes to copyright. In Australia, we don’t use fair use. Instead, we have a principle called fair dealing. Is there a difference?
From fixed trusts to discretionary trusts, all the different kinds of trusts can all get a little confusing. Read on to find out what a constructive trust is.
Registering a design is a matter of doing so with IP Australia. But what if you wanted similar protections for your designs overseas? Read on to find out how you can register your designs overseas.
Filing a patent in Australia is one thing, but what if you want international protection? Find out in this guide how you can file a patent overseas.
Bankruptcy is a serious matter. It’s best that you understand what the consequences of declaring bankruptcy can have on you.
As it turns out, filing for your own bankruptcy is not the only way you can be determined bankrupt. In fact, creditors can file for your bankruptcy too.
Do you have fantastic online content? You might have asked yourself: How do I protect my website’s content from being stolen? Here are sime simple ways to do so.
Are you in the business of lending, leasing or loaning to other businesses? Purchase money security interests (also known as PMSIs) will protect your security in collateral in case things go wrong.
So you’ve started your business and everything is running smoothly. So smoothly, in fact, you need a trusted partner to help you manage things from the top. How do you do it?
A financing statement is essential for a business that makes loans to others. Read this guide to find out what should be included.
A general ledger details all of the transactions your business deals with in one document. Continue reading to find out what is contained with one.
Still unsure about a new employee? Want to extend their probation period just in case? So long as your contract allows it, you’re allowed to extend it for as long as you’d like! Keep in mind, however, that if you’re thinking about a possible dismissal, the probation period is not the only thing to consider.
A bill of exchange is a type of negotiable instrument. This can be seen as a kind of written ‘IOU’ that can be traded in exchange for something on credit.
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