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A caveat is an instrument that can be registered with Land Victoria to temporarily stop any dealings with a property. A caveat can prevent transfers of a property from being registered on the Certificate of Title and therefore stop someone from taking legal ownership of a property, as Andre Ong, Principal and Accredited Specialist (Property Law) explains.

Hiring a senior employee from a competitor can often be an attractive proposition. However, if you are contemplating such a move, caution is needed.

What do you do when your building project goes awry and you are in dispute with your builder? Our Disputes & Litigation team summarises the options available to consumers in order to resolve a building dispute.

If you are involved in a Court or Tribunal case, it is very important to understand and be prepared for the costs and fees you may incur. Court or Tribunal proceedings are becoming more commonplace these days and everyone wants to know how much it will cost them.

When starting a business, it is important to decide firstly the legal structure of the business. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' when it comes to business structures. Mitchell Zadow, Accredited (Specialist) Commercial Law outlines the key advantages and disadvantages of the most common business structures.

Sometimes referred to as 'adverse action', General Protections are provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which protect employees (including prospective employees and in some instances independent contractors) from having adverse action taken against them for the exercise, or threatened exercise, of a Protected Attribute.

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Do you have questions about defamation on Facebook or other social media platforms in Australia? Our lawyers answer some commonly asked questions.

A court hearing is where you are required to go into the relevant Court or Tribunal and have a particular question determined by a Judge (or Tribunal Member). The other party to the proceedings will also be present, and you will both put your 'case' to the Judge on a particular issue. Evidence and court documents will be presented to the Judge, as necessary, and the Judge will make a decision on the answer to that issue or question.

It can be very confusing, knowing where to stand and what to do. To guide you through this process, we have prepared a list of key information and Court etiquette that you will need to know for almost every type of hearing. Read here for more information.

Mediation is different from other resolution processes, such as arbitration or litigation. Mediation involves the parties conducting confidential negotiations, with the assistance of a mediator, in an attempt to reach an agreed settlement of the dispute. The mediator does not make a decision about your case or dispute. Instead, the mediator's role is to facilitate the negotiations.

Negotiating a commercial lease involves more than reaching an agreement on the rent. A Lease is a long term commitment between the Landlord and the Tenant. A well-negotiated and well-drawn Lease helps to build a good relationship between the parties from the beginning, reduces the likelihood of disputes down the track, and can add value to a business. Read here for more.

A trust is worthwhile for holding and managing your assets. What it depends on are your finances, income, job risk, family situation and future plans. We explore some of the advantages of a trust, which might assist to answer the question of whether a trust is a good idea for you.