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Our Wills & Estates Law team look at a recent case of ‘disentitling conduct’ where a beneficiary challenged the asset distribution in a Will.

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Under the Fair Work Act 2009, some employees have a right to request "flexible working arrangements". This is one of the National Employment Standards included in the Act. Flexible working arrangements can include changes to the employee's hours of work, place of work and job structure.

You've decided to go in to business. Congratulations! You are keen to get started as soon as possible. However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is lots of paperwork to complete, confusing contractual terms to understand and a regulatory framework to navigate. Getting legal advice should be your first step.

As the year 2023 draws to a close, Associate Principal Caroline Callegari provides an update on insolvency - has it returned to normal? This latest article provides some answers.

In the business world, the existence of a contract may not always be an ‘iron-clad’ guarantee of performance. Our Litigation team outlines what happens when a contract cannot be honoured by one or more of the parties.

Customer data is an asset in the world of commerce. Protecting customer information with a robust Privacy Policy can protect not only your customers, but also your business. Associate Principal Caroline Callegari explains.

The Fair Work Commission has revised the Professional Employees Award 2020. Our article provides a handy summary of the key changes and outlines steps for businesses to take.

LeavePlus, formerly known as Co-Invest is the Construction Industry's Portable Long Service Leave Scheme. The advent of the name change provides a timely opportunity for employers to check whether the scheme applies to your employees and contractors.

A contract is an integral element in most business relationships. Our Litigation team outlines the options for the affected party when the other side fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Mitchell Zadow summarises the key changes to Australia’s unfair contract laws, which included a 12 month implementation period ending on 9 November 2023. If the changes affect your business and you haven’t reviewed your trading terms yet, act now!

Our Wills & Estates Law team looks at situations where Probate is not required in order for the Executor to administer a deceased estate.

Be careful of your emoji response in business communications. Don’t be caught out by a smile or a thumbs up!