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 […]
GPS tracking technology may contribute to improving a company’s profitability, efficiency and safety record, but employers are obliged to act legally and to know the law. Monitoring and recording of workplace movements of employees using Geographical Positioning System (GPS) devices within the workplace are on the rise thanks to the increasing availability and decreasing cost […]
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 […]
Last week Newcastle City Council added to continuing uncertainty for employers regarding public holidays and penalty rates by agreeing to recommend to the NSW government a local public holiday on Friday 6 March 2015 for the Newcastle Show. Although we all love a day off work to enjoy a late lunch at a suburban café, […]
Corporate entities are increasingly succumbing to the pressures of creditors and excessive debt levels, and we are seeing a spike in the number of corporate clients approaching us for insolvency advice – these include property owners.
Don’t let your familiarity with this document deceive you into thinking it is watertight, warns commercial property lawyer DEAN FRITH. Baker Love has recently encountered several instances where agents’ entitlements to commission have come into question, instances that could have been avoided by proper compliance with the requirements of the standard Agency Agreement. Section 55 […]
A tenant’s option to renew their lease is a significant right, and one that should be handled carefully, according to commercial leasing lawyer, DEAN FRITH. Usually the terms for exercising an option are construed strictly by landlords, and failure to comply with any requirements for exercising the option may be relied upon (and often are) […]
