Articles by Bonnie-Anne Talese

December 20, 2019

I Have Been Served with a Statement of Claim. What Do I Do?

If you have been served with a statement of claim, you need to act promptly....

November 25, 2019

My Precious: Merchandise and Copyright Infringement

On 11 August 2016, the Federal Court of Australia made summary orders in favour of...

June 5, 2019

A Guide to the Debt Recovery Process in New South Wales

Every business will eventually face the problem of clients or customers who refuse to pay....

March 19, 2019

How Do I Ensure Franchisee Compliance With the Franchise Agreement?

The relationship between franchisor and franchisee is a unique commercial relationship. As a franchisor: you...

March 13, 2019

Enforcing a Court Judgment Against Someone Who Is Bankrupt and Overseas

If you are thinking about starting court proceedings or you have been successful in court,...

March 13, 2019

How Will the Recent Changes to Insolvency Law Affect My Company?

In September 2017 there were several changes to insolvency law in Australia. The reforms have the...

December 4, 2018

Buy Now, Pay Later: The Risks of Afterpay for Consumers and Retailers

“Shop now. Pay later. Interest-free.” That is the tagline used in Afterpay’s advertising. It sounds...

November 23, 2018

Can I Appeal a NSW Local Court Decision?

It is a common misconception that if you lose in court, you have an automatic...

November 7, 2018

What is the Purpose and Process of Members’ Meetings?

Members’ meetings, or shareholders’ meetings, are held when the company needs to make an important...

November 6, 2018

How Will New Building Laws Affect the Construction Industry?

The Federal Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill in 2013 to replace the Fair Work...