As the NSW state government considers its position on the regulation of the ride-sharing service Uber, it is timely to consider how certain ‘digital disrupters’ such as Uber fit within other parts of our current legal framework. While non-traditional business models of disruptors like Airbnb and Uber are radically changing the face of the global […]
MANY months on from the April super-storm that swept through the Hunter, our community still bears the scars of substantial storm damage, with some residents remaining unable to return to their homes and many businesses still without repairs completed. Delays and non-responsive claim managers are leading to widespread frustration due to unprocessed claims. Insured parties […]
The rapid rise of online sales doesn’t appear to be slowing anytime soon. The National Australia Bank recently estimated that last financial year Australians spent $17.3 billion online. With this growth, businesses are increasingly shifting their focus from bricks and mortar to the provision of goods and services online. But business owners should be mindful […]
What you think of as pre-contractual negotiations may amount to a binding contract, even though no formal contract has been signed and not all terms have been negotiated, according to a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision. The decision highlights the need to be diligent in all communications regarding proposed contracts, says commercial property lawyer DEAN […]
Before a contract for sale of a business is issued, there are a number of matters that must be negotiated. What these matters are will vary from business to business and industry to industry, according to partner and commercial lawyer, DEAN FRITH. These are some of the key issues a purchaser consider: What you are […]
In the past, small local businesses had limited recourses to defend themselves from opportunistic thieves or abusive clientele, but now social media is providing an accessible way for them to shame bad behaviour. However, business owners must understand that they do this at their own peril, as the shame-game may backfire. For example, one of […]
In our perpetually evolving and increasingly litigious modern business environment, it is more important than ever that you are aware of potential legal risks. With legal implications for every transaction and commercial activity, compliance and risk management is crucial to the success of any business.
Have you heard of a product too unique to be funded in the mainstream market? Not so long ago, these ventures often stayed on the drawing board, but now the “crowdfunding” revolution is turning many of them into a reality.
If you own property that you regularly lease to another company, does it remain your property and not the property of the lessee? Common sense might say it’s the lessor’s property, but the Courts may not agree, as a recent case demonstrates writes director Dean Frith about how the Courts are applying the Personal Property […]
It is a common point of contention in commercial and retail leases as to who is responsible for the installation, replacement and/or repair of necessary fire safety fittings and fixtures in the tenanted premises, writes commercial lawyer DEAN FRITH. It is generally understood in the property industry that these obligations fall to the tenant, but […]
