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AI Confessions: Are my AI prompts privileged?

AI is so now so engrained in our day-to-day lives and digital regimen, that it is very easy to lose sight of the fact that prompts are also a record, just like search history, text messages and emails. This amazing technology that has so many efficiencies and means of personal empowerment, that users are no […]

How to transfer a liquor licence on the sale of a business

In business transactions, transferring a liquor licence is a key factor for businesses that serve alcohol. This ensures the business can be effectively operated by the purchaser following settlement. Whilst there are several ways to transfer a licence, the commercial standard is a transfer with the written permission of the outgoing licensee. The application is […]

“It’s the bank of Mum and Dad: Not the gift shop of Mum and Dad” – The Courts Examination of Parental Loans

As real estate prices continue to climb, informal agreements with the bank of Mum and Dad have become a key source of finance for many young people seeking to buy their first home. This can present some legal challenges though, especially where the nature of the agreement is in dispute: was it a loan requiring […]

Legal Due Diligence of Commercial Property Syndicates

The investment vehicle of a ‘Commercial Property Syndicate’ is rapidly becoming quite popular amongst the Newcastle and broader investment communities as a way to get into commercial property at a lower price point buy-in. As commercial lawyers in Newcastle, we are frequently approached by our clients for advice before they buy a commercial property, but not as […]

Executive and Non-Executive Directors

As a commercial lawyer often dealing with company directors and advising them on their roles and responsibilities, from time to time I get asked the question: What is the difference between Executive and Non-Executive Directors? You would think that as the main piece of legislation governing directors and companies in Australia that the Corporations Act […]

September 22, 2021
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Personal Property Securities Register
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How to secure your position when selling goods on credit terms

Many business owners do not realise that when they supply goods or services to customers and provide a timeframe for payment of those goods or services (for example 30 days) – they are actually offering credit. Like any business offering credit it is important to secure your position as best you can and one excellent […]

Can you sue the Weather Bureau if they get it wrong?

Weather is a topic that often forms part of our daily conversations and in particular the ability (or inability) of the weather bureau to give accurate predictions of the weather. Many of the decisions that we make in our day to day lives are reliant upon what the weather prediction is for that day. In […]

June 4, 2020
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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The Value of an Option in a Commercial Lease and How to Protect it

As a tenant when negotiating the terms of a commercial lease one of the most valuable things to obtain is what is called an “option”. An option is a term in a commercial or retail lease that permits a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the initial lease period for a further […]

March 19, 2020
By Dean Frith
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease situation? LandLord or Tenant?

Following on from one of the worst fire seasons in living memory many Australians have at the front of their minds the issue of fire safety. Often (and rightfully) this is in the context of what can one do as a home owner to better protect their home and loved ones. But the tragedy of […]

Defamation and social media

There is currently a case before the Supreme Court of New South Wales that could have significant ramifications for media outlets and basically any entity who is involved in using social media platforms to disseminate content to the public, including marketing firms. The case involves the Plaintiff, Mr Dylan Voller, bringing defamation proceedings against three […]

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AI Confessions: Are my AI prompts privileged?

How to transfer a liquor licence on the sale of a business

“It’s the bank of Mum and Dad: Not the gift shop of Mum and Dad” – The Courts Examination of Parental Loans

Legal Due Diligence of Commercial Property Syndicates

Executive and Non-Executive Directors

How to secure your position when selling goods on credit terms

Can you sue the Weather Bureau if they get it wrong?

The Value of an Option in a Commercial Lease and How to Protect it

Who is responsible for fire safety in a commercial lease situation? LandLord or Tenant?

Defamation and social media

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