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Disputes between directors of a company are, unfortunately, not uncommon. When there are several parties involved in a company as directors and shareholders, it is, perhaps, not surprising that disputes may arise from time to time.

This organisation either had no values or its values were well and truly buried such as to create deep systemic issues, resulting in fraud and theft. It is an extreme example of what can go wrong. Of greater prevalence and concern are the subtle weakening of like organisations where values are relatively unimportant and are not 'lived out', commonly resulting in ineffectiveness, low morale, poor productivity, conflict or dysfunction and delivering less than optimal outcomes.

As announced by the Victorian Government, the Commercial Tenancy Rent Relief Scheme has been re-introduced (subject to variations) with legislation being passed with effect from 28 July 2021. The intent, as in the previous scheme, is to facilitate Landlords and Tenants to negotiate mutually acceptable arrangements that work through their particular circumstances.

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) is designed to streamline procedures within the construction and building industry by ensuring that any person who carries out work under a contract receives payment.

It is impossible to guarantee that your Will, no matter how cleverly drafted, will not be challenged in the future. Nevertheless, there are steps that you can take to limit a successful challenge, as Senior Associate and Accredited Specialist (Wills & Estates) Binay Prasad explains.

The new rental laws aim to set minimum standards for rental properties in Victoria and clarify the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. The new residential tenancy laws will encapsulate all stages of the end to end rental process, from before the rental agreement is signed, right until the agreement comes to an end. This includes repairs and modification to rooming houses, long term leases, notices to vacate and pet ownership.

The law concerning casual employment in Australia has changed as a result of recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) by the Federal Parliament. These changes will affect all employers who employ casual employees, and will often require employers to take immediate action to ensure compliance with the updated legislation.

A Grant of Probate is a certificate given by the Supreme Court of Victoria to the effect that the Will of a deceased person has been proved and administration of that person's estate has been granted to the executor proving the Will. Our Wills & Estates team explains.

Ignoring a creditor's letter of demand can make matter worse. Our Commercial Litigation team provides some tips on negotiating a settlement.

If you have been left out of a Will in Victoria, there are two key claims that can be made: a claim to invalidate the Will, or a Part IV claim, which claims that the Will Maker (Testator) has not made adequate provision for a person whom they had an obligation to provide.

The Governance Standards are a set of core, minimum standards that provide a framework for governance and compliance for those running a charity. An organisation must meet the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Governance Standards to be registered and remain registered as a charity.