Articles
We aim to provide you with proactive and strategic legal and practical advice. Our articles provide a range of interesting and helpful insights on a vast array of topics.
Retail or not? Why your Lease needs to be clear from the start
There is an increasing number of disputes emerging between commercial landlords and tenants over whether their lease agreements are subject to the Retail Leases Act, particularly in relation to those outgoings which are not recoverable from the tenant under the Act. Litigation Lawyer, Graham Egan looks the recent case of Grand View Trading Pty Ltd v SJV Properties Pty Ltd.
Some free advice for anyone looking to handle their own legal dispute
Litigation lawyer Graham Egan outlines the serious risk faced by all self-represented litigants is not knowing what they don’t know about the law or the process until it’s too late to do anything meaningful about it.
Why you should use a solicitor to prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint another person to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf. As this document directly impacts your future care and financial matters, it is essential that it is correctly prepared in accordance with legal requirements.
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Understanding Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding and the Recent Changes
Property Lawyer Michelle Oh looks at the recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding, and what this means for sellers and buyers in the Australian property market.
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Preventing Misrepresentation in Recruitment
Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains protections for prospective employees against false or misleading representations made during the recruitment process. It is critical that employers are aware of this, and how to avoid falling foul of the law, as Anthony Sangster Robles explains.
Recent articles
Franchisor Responsibilities
Entering into any Franchisee/Franchisor relationship is an exciting time as it brings about opportunities for expansion and growth. However, franchise owners have a number of responsibilities that they must follow when managing any Franchisee relationship. In Australia, the ACCC has an in-depth Code which outlines Franchisor responsibilities which are owed to Franchisees.
Protecting my assets after death
For Will-makers, it is important to ensure that the beneficiaries of your estate receive your assets as intended. Fortunately, there are a range of options available to assist you to protect your assets after you die, as our Wills & Estates team explain.
International Wills: Making your Will effective overseas
An International Will must be executed in a manner that complies with both Victorian law and the UNIDROIT Convention. Binay Prasad provides a brief summary of the UNIDROIT Convention as it applies to International Wills.
Estate agents, is your commission safe?
Would you want to pay back money you thought was rightly earned for you and your agency? We urge you to use the updated authority and rebate statement, sold through the REIV, and complying with the Act.
Do you know the difference between a lawyer or conveyancer when it comes to handling conveyancing?
Do you know the difference between a lawyer or conveyancer when it comes to handling conveyancing? We list the different factors to consider when deciding between a lawyer or conveyancer for purchasing your property.
What to consider when entering into a supply contract
There are a number of key aspects that should be considered and covered in a well-drafted supply contract. Some of these items may not necessarily be included in standard contracts and therefore you should understand the terminology before considering signing.
What happens if you cannot find a Will?
What do you do if you cannot find a Will after a person has died? Or perhaps you are unsure whether the person ever had a Will. Our Wills & Estates team provide tips on how to overcome this dilemma!
Major changes to labour hire laws!
The Victorian Government has passed the Victorian Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic). The Act came into force in June 2018. Are you aware of the changes?
Thinking of suing someone? Read this first
What is becoming clear is that people are becoming more and more reliant on outside help to resolve all manner of disputes. It also appears that an increasing amount of people want their 'day in Court' to sort out their issues and to seek justice. However, filing a lawsuit is not as simple as you may think. Our Litigation Team explains.
PEXA settlements hack: is electronic conveyancing safe?
The PEXA settlements hack made headlines recently, when a fraudster was able to gain access to the online system and steal $250,000 of a vendor's settlement funds. We want to show you how Sharrock Pitman Legal minimises risk with electronic conveyancing.
How to avoid discrimination in the workplace
The Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission defines discrimination as treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavourably because of a personal characteristic.
Terminating an employee: What are the best procedures and practices?
Has it come time for you to terminate someone's employment? Do so with great care otherwise you could be exposing yourself to a costly and time consuming unfair dismissal claim. We outline key considerations when contemplating terminating an employees employment.
