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Assignment or novation deed and which one moves a contract cleanly
Choosing between an assignment deed and a novation deed when you sell a business: what each transfers, who must consent, and which leaves you off the hook.
Read noteStructuring a Strategic Alliance, contract, Joint Venture or Something Else?
Choosing how to structure a strategic alliance in Australia: contractual alliance, joint venture or teaming model, and what to settle before you partner up.
Read noteVoidable transactions in bankruptcy and how a trustee can recover assets
How voidable transactions in bankruptcy work: the five-year look-back, what a trustee can recover, and when legal advice can protect you and your business.
Read noteTrade marking a word in Australia, a step-by-step guide
How to trade mark a word in Australia: the IP Australia application process, step by step, from clearance search and classes to examination and renewal.
Read noteThe essential clauses in a SaaS agreement
SaaS agreements govern cloud software delivered on subscription. Here are the essential clauses to review: scope, fees, data, liability and exit.
Read noteLaunching an online marketplace in Australia and your legal setup checklist
What it takes to launch an online marketplace in Australia legally: structure, contracts, GST and EDP rules, consumer law, privacy and ATO reporting, in order.
Read notePartnership, company or joint venture and which structure is right for your business partners
Compare partnership, company and joint venture structures for your business partners in Australia on liability, tax, control, the running cost and exits.
Read noteConsumer guarantees and your compliance obligations as an Australian business
Consumer guarantees under the ACL apply to most Australian sales. Learn who they cover, your refund and repair duties, penalties, and how to stay compliant.
Read noteWhat is commercial law in Australia and when does it touch your business?
What is commercial law in Australia and when does it touch your small business? A plain guide to the laws behind selling, hiring and protecting your brand.
Read noteHow the unconscionable conduct prohibition works under the Australian Consumer Law
How unconscionable conduct is assessed under the Australian Consumer Law: the tests, the factors courts weigh, penalties and remedies, and when to get help.
Read noteSeverance pay in Australia and what employers owe when employment ends
Severance pay in Australia covers notice, redundancy pay and accrued leave. Learn how to handle severance pay correctly and avoid costly underpayment disputes.
Read noteChoosing a lawyer for a breach of contract claim
Choosing a breach of contract lawyer? Weigh the claim's strength, the six-year limitation clock, fee structures and conflicts before you commit.
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