Industry Expertise

Engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct can lead to serious consequences, including damage to your reputation and loss of business. Special Counsel Caroline Callegari explains.

A Statutory Demand should not be ignored. Our Disputes & Litigation team explains why.

Does your business trade internationally?  If so, be aware that a recent High Court case has confirmed that Australian laws regarding unfair contract terms may apply to your contracts. Mitchell Zadow, Managing Principal and Accredited Specialist (Commercial Law) explains.

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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.

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As a director, there are various situations where you are protected from being sued in your personal capacity. However, these protections should not be relied upon as there are some circumstances where you can be personally pursued for liability, Caroline Callegari explains.

From 1 July 2024, Victoria will commence a transition to phase out stamp duty for commercial and industrial property and replace it with a new annual Commercial and Industrial Property Tax (‘CIPT’). Andre Ong, Accredited Specialist (Property Law) summarises how this new tax will impact existing and prospective property owners.

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