All Articles by Alex Oum

How Can a Charity Apply for DGR Status?
Applying for DGR endorsement is a relatively simple procedure. The following provides a guideline for the procedure to apply for DGR endorsement: If your organisation is registered as a charityRead More

How do I Ensure Confidentiality In The Workplace?
Workplace confidentiality involves any confidential information that an employee can come across in the ordinary course of business. Confidential information can be broadly categorised into three main categories: Personal informationRead More

What Are Boilerplate Clauses?
If someone is talking about boilerplate clauses, they are referring to the general or standard clauses of a contract. These clauses are deemed “boilerplate clauses” because they are included inRead More

Exemplary Damages – What Are They?
In civil disputes, a plaintiff will be awarded damages for actual loss or damage suffered by the actions of a defendant. There are four types of damages that a courtRead More

What is a De Facto Director?
Company directors are responsible for the general management of a company and oversee all business activities. A person becomes a director by being appointed to the position, and every companyRead More

What makes a validly signed contract?
When a contract is signed, it becomes a legally enforceable document and all parties are expected to fulfil their obligations. However where a contract is signed invalidly, the agreement mayRead More

What Does Pty Ltd Mean in Australia?
The words Pty and Ltd are commonly seen on company names and documents, however the meaning behind these terms is not as well known. Within this article we will breakRead More