What should directors do when the company is insolvent?
Under the Corporations Act, directors must act in the best interests of their company and cannot use their position to make undisclosed gains. These obligations do not change if theRead More
What should authors look out for in a publishing agreement?
You’ve dedicated countless hours of writing and now have a fully fledged manuscript. Some publishers have approached you with lucrative deals and promises of prolific advertising. But it may beRead More
What is a Trust Deed?
A Trust deed is a legal document that comprises and sets out the terms and conditions of creating and managing a trust. It involves the objective of the trust establishedRead More
Is there a difference between libel and slander?
Libel and slander are two forms of defamation in Australia and are actionable in the courts of law. Defamation itself is an untrue statement made by any person with anRead More
When do contractors need subcontractor agreements?
A contractor chooses to seek a sub-contractor when they feel that the resources and the skill is limited to perform the task that they have contracted to perform. A subcontractRead More
What do Ex-Officio and Board Observers do?
There might be some occasions on the board of directors where more standard roles might not be enough and an advisory board is required to provide advice on the issueRead More
What is the legal standing of a SOW?
A statement of work (SOW) is used by many services companies. It is a document that provides a description of a given project’s requirement. It defines the scope of workRead More
