What is a Solicitor’s Lien?
What can lawyers do if you haven’t paid your bills? There are rules in place that protect lawyers when clients haven’t paid their fees and these include the right to exercise a lien over your property until you pay the…
Selecting the Right Lawyer for the Task: Tips and Tricks
Whether you require assistance drafting commercial documents, establishing a family trust or a Harvey Specter Closer for your commercial deal, who you choose as your lawyer matters. Australia has more than 60,000 practising solicitors, and it is important you work with…
Why has my trade mark been rejected on the basis that it is contrary to law?
A trademark is “a sign used, or intended to be used, to distinguish goods or services dealt with or provided in the course of trade by a person from goods or services so dealt with or provided by any other…
My trademark has been rejected on the basis that it does not distinguish my goods and/or services. What can I do?
According to section 17 of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth) a trademark is defined as “a sign used, or intended to be used, to distinguish goods or services dealt with or provided in the course of trade by a…
How do I pitch to investors?
You may have been glued to your TV watching pitching week after week on Shark Tank hoping for some tips to find that one investor to help you make your business dream a reality. Capital raising for your business is…
What is mediation?
Mediation is a form of assisted negotiations, usually confidential, in which the parties seek a resolution of their dispute, with the active assistance of an independent and neutral third party – the mediator. Mediations can occur at any stage of…
How do I protect my business’s domain name?
Your business’s domain name is an important asset. It is the most visible way to establish your online presence and will allow you to develop and design a website as the face of your business. Similar to business name registrations,…
Part 2: What is a rent review in a commercial lease?
Welcome to Part 2 on What is a rent review in a commercial lease? Here we will discuss any time limits that may apply, the process for conducting independent reviews and how to commence a market rent review. Do any time limits…
What are the risks of Insolvent Trading?
Corporate insolvency is becoming more and more of a reality in these financially turbulent times. Insolvent trading is an extremely serious issue for a company and the civil and criminal consequences can be devastating for the company directors. What is…
How to choose the right dispute resolution method
There are a number of important considerations when deciding which dispute resolution method will be most suitable to your needs and your case. This article is a guide to these considerations: The strength of your case Your lawyer will be…
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