All Articles by Ava Akbarian

What is the difference between a retail and a commercial lease?
A lease is a legally binding contract between a lessor and a lessee, usually the landlord and tenant. It provides the tenant with exclusive possession of the premises and outlinesRead More

Am I responsible for comments on my Facebook page?
The High Court of Australia has upheld that a publisher may be liable for defamatory comments made under their social media posts. The general test for defamatory communication is whetherRead More

What are the legal requirements around using influencers?
Influencer marketing has become a popularised method to promote brands, goods and services due to the rapid growth of social media platforms such as Tik Tok and Instagram. It isRead More

What is ‘Commercial in Confidence’?
‘Commercial in confidence’ refers to confidential commercial information between parties. It is important to legally protect the information and interests of businesses in transactions. What is confidential information? Confidential informationRead More

Can my Employees apply for Stress Leave?
Workplace conditions and arrangements may significantly impact an employee’s mental health. Reports found that mental health conditions are prevalent in Australian workplaces with 33% of financial and insurance employees experiencingRead More