Articles by Mairead Stone

April 22, 2026

What Are the Legal Obligations for Not-for-Profit Organisations Using Client Management Systems?

Client management systems (CRMs) help not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) organise donor, volunteer, and member data in...

April 20, 2026

Importance of the Phrase ‘Time is of the Essence’ in Commercial Contracts

A “time is of the essence” clause makes contractual deadlines legally critical, requiring parties to...

April 20, 2026

Privacy Breaches in NDIS Services: What You Need to Know

As an NDIS provider, you handle some of the most sensitive personal information imaginable. How...

April 20, 2026

Can My Retail Business Use Facial Recognition Technology?

Facial recognition technology captures biometric information to identify individuals in real time, and Australian privacy...

April 17, 2026

What is the Difference Between a JP and a Notary Public?

A Justice of the Peace (JP) and a Notary Public both play similar roles within...

April 16, 2026

I am a Service Provider. Can I Charge a Cancellation Fee?

A cancellation fee is a charge a business imposes when a customer cancels a booked...

March 13, 2026

Software Licence Agreement Essentials for SaaS Founders

If you run a Software as a Service (SaaS) business, your intellectual property sits at...

February 26, 2026

What is a Consignment Agreement?

As a party giving or receiving goods on consignment, it is essential that you draft...

February 25, 2026

Service Agreements for Technology Development Projects

Service agreements outline the commercial terms of technology development projects, providing certainty about scope, pricing...

February 25, 2026

What Are My Medical Business’ Privacy Requirements?

As a medical business, you will handle sensitive information about your patients or other individuals....