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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property on Social Media
Social media is a great way to get a brand noticed. It allows a business to meet like minded people and expand their reach in the digital age. However, sharingRead More
What is an Unfair Dismissal Claim?
When an employee suspects that their employment has been unfairly or unlawfully terminated, the best course of action is to lodge an unfair dismissal claim. Unfair dismissal claims are applicationsRead More
How to Comply with WHS Legislation
Ensuring the safety of workers is one of the greatest responsibilities of an employer. It is an essential requirement that employers reduce the hazards employees are exposed and establish aRead More
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) encompasses the following processes of resolving conflict in the workplace; mediation, arbitration and expert determination. ADR is a more time and cost efficient process, as itRead More
What is a Letter of Demand?
A letter of demand is a formal request written by one party, demanding that something be repaid, or performed, by the other party. This letter is generally seen to demandRead More
What is Legal Professional Privilege?
Legal professional privilege (‘the privilege’) protects the confidentiality of communication between a lawyer and his or her clients from subsequent disclosure. What is the Scope of Legal Professional Privilege? TheRead More
What Should I Look for When Reviewing a Commercial Lease?
When leasing a commercial property, it is important that both businesses and landlords understand their entitlements and obligations in a commercial lease. This is because as a legally binding contract,Read More
