Tis the Season: Employer’s Obligations at the Staff Christmas Party
After a year of working tirelessly, your team rightly look forward to the staff Christmas party to let their hair down.…
How Do I Remove a Caveat in Victoria?
In Victoria, there are two main ways that the owner of a property can seek to remove a caveat from…
What is an Affidavit?
If you are involved in court proceedings, or maybe have just watched too many crime TV shows, you’ve probably heard…
I Bought Goods From a Company That’s Gone Bust. What Can I Do?
Our clients commonly ask us for help dealing with companies that have gone bust. The story usually goes something like this:…
Can I Recover Debt from a Company in Liquidation?
If you are in the sticky situation where you need to recover debt from a company in liquidation, you will…
Can I Ask an Employee to Participate in Workplace Drug Testing?
Employers wanting to randomly test for drugs and alcohol as part of their Occupational Health and Safety Policy may be…
When is a Statutory Demand Ineffective?
We’ve previously explained the nature of statutory demands. In short, they are a form of demand that an individual, partnership…
Unconscionable Conduct: Penalties for Short-Term Lenders
Short-term lending is a risky business. Typically, those seeking funds from short-term lenders do so because of pressing circumstances under…
Top Tips for Construction Litigation
We have previously discussed the various options for resolving a construction dispute. We now turn our attention to handling matters that are likely…
The Definitive Guide to Construction Dispute Resolution
Commercial construction projects typically involve pages of specifications and deadlines which various parties are required to meet. Builders, architects, interior…
