Social media has the power to accelerate business growth, but there are legal pitfalls and hidden workplace obligations for employers and employees alike.
The line between our professional and personal lives has always been easy to blur, but it is becoming more and more important for employees to be mindful of their actions, particularly in the context of social media, according to employment lawyer DEAN FRITH.
New Privacy Laws are now in effect. Lawyer DEAN FRITH looks at consequences for failure to comply, and five key aspects of the law that businesses need to know. Last year, changes were made to existing privacy laws to introduce a new set of harmonised privacy principles that regulate the handling of personal information by both […]
The High Court of Australia recently handed down a decision that confirms that when a landlord goes into liquidation, the liquidator may be able to disclaim a Lease granted by the landlord.
The Personal Property and Securities Register (PPSR) has been in force for close to two years but farmers and other rural stakeholders may not be aware of the consequences that the register has on agribusiness, writes commercial lawyer DEAN FRITH.
As we all head off to the shops in the lead up to Christmas to buy that special gift, it is a good time to keep in mind your rights as a consumer, advises lawyer DEAN FRITH.
Baker Love employment lawyer, REBECCA MCKENZIE, spoke to 2NUR’s Business, the Law and You host Julian Campbell on new Anti-bullying legislation on 5 Dec 2013. Here are some of the key issues they discussed.
Crowd funding or crowd-sourced fundraising represents a burgeoning industry in Australia, and a financial resource for projects, small business and other start-ups trying to get off the ground; however, it also represents a legal minefield for the unwary writes lawyer DEAN FRITH.
While the “permitted use” clause is often considered one of the most simple and straight-forward in the lease, an incorrect permitted use clause can be detrimental to a landlord and potentially devastating for a tenant, writes lawyer DEAN FRITH.
Good credit management is an essential component of running a successful business, and requires the implementation of a consistent and effective credit management policy, writes DEAN FRITH.
