Articles by Lachlan McKnight

November 14, 2014

Partnership Deed of Dissolution: What does ‘operation of business’ mean’?

The operation of business refers to the activities that are involved in the typical day-to-day...

October 22, 2014

Business solicitor series: My business operates as a family trust, what difficulties might arise?

Family-run businesses commonly use trusts for a few reasons: As a way of protecting personal...

October 22, 2014

What can I do if another business steals content from my website?

An big concern for many website owners is that their content may be replicated by...

October 21, 2014

Drafting Sales Terms and Conditions: Should I include Consumer Guarantees?

As the seller of goods or services, there are certain customer guarantees that cannot be...

October 21, 2014

Drafting Sales Terms and Conditions: What is a ‘Delivery’ clause?

A reliable system for the delivery of your goods is essential to the success of...

September 25, 2014

Small business guide to the principles of natural justice

You may have heard the term ‘natural justice’.  It probably sounds very vague if you...

September 25, 2014

Getting insurance for small business

Getting insurance for small business Insurance is essential for most businesses.  Without insurance, an accident...

September 17, 2014

I’m a removalist, what do I need to watch out for?

We like removalists. Who doesn’t? They are the wonderful people who can move your things...

September 3, 2014

Business lawyer series: I need a business contract drafted, where do I start?

There are many different types of business contracts. What you need to include in a...

August 30, 2014

What are the legal requirements for home-based businesses?

With more than a million Australians working from home, home-based businesses make up a sizeable...