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Deed of warranty in Australia, a clause-by-clause guide commercial law 03 Nov 2026

Deed of warranty in Australia, a clause-by-clause guide

What should a deed of warranty contain? A clause-by-clause guide to the warranties, caps and claim windows that decide who bears risk in Australian deals.

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Slander vs libel vs defamation in Australia and what the difference is dispute resolution 03 Nov 2026

Slander vs libel vs defamation in Australia and what the difference is

Slander, libel and defamation are often confused, but Australia abolished the slander-libel distinction. Learn what defamation is and when a lawyer can help.

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What makes an invention patentable in Australia intellectual property 03 Nov 2026

What makes an invention patentable in Australia

Five tests decide what is patentable in Australia: manner of manufacture, novelty, inventive step, usefulness and a full specification. Here is what qualifies.

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Incorporation vs corporation and what the difference means for your business commercial law 03 Nov 2026

Incorporation vs corporation and what the difference means for your business

Incorporation is the process of registering a company; a corporation is what results. Learn what each term means, what a Pty Ltd protects, and what it doesn't.

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Sole trader, partnership or company and choosing your startup structure commercial law 03 Nov 2026

Sole trader, partnership or company and choosing your startup structure

Choosing between sole trader, partnership and company for your startup? Compare liability, tax, funding and compliance before you register and commit.

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Secondment agreements and the clauses that make or break a placement employment law 03 Nov 2026

Secondment agreements and the clauses that make or break a placement

What should a secondment agreement cover? The essential clauses for seconding staff in Australia, from pay and WHS to IP and early return.

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Are heads of agreement binding in Australia? commercial law 03 Nov 2026

Are heads of agreement binding in Australia?

Are heads of agreement binding in Australia? It depends on intention and certainty. Learn what makes an HOA enforceable and how to protect your business.

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Website terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses commercial law 02 Nov 2026

Website terms and conditions, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses

A clause-by-clause guide to website terms and conditions for Australian businesses: what each clause does, the drafting traps, and when a lawyer should review.

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What is an executive director and when does your business need one? commercial law 02 Nov 2026

What is an executive director and when does your business need one?

What is an executive director? Learn how the role works, how it differs from non-executive directors, and the legal duties to weigh before appointing one.

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A Co-Founder or Partner Is Leaving, the Steps to a Clean Exit commercial law 02 Nov 2026

A Co-Founder or Partner Is Leaving, the Steps to a Clean Exit

When a co-founder or partner leaves, the steps depend on your structure: how to dissolve a partnership or transfer shares and update ABN and ASIC records.

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How trade mark renewal works in Australia, terms, timing and the grace period intellectual property 02 Nov 2026

How trade mark renewal works in Australia, terms, timing and the grace period

How to renew a trademark in Australia explained: the 10-year term, renewal window, six-month grace period, fees, and what happens when a registration lapses.

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What makes someone an employee in Australia employment law 02 Nov 2026

What makes someone an employee in Australia

What is an employment relationship in Australia? A plain-language explainer of the legal test, the key indicators and the common misclassification traps.

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