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Domain name disputes, choosing between the auDRP and court
Deciding how to resolve a domain name dispute in Australia? Compare the auDRP's fast low-cost online process with court action for damages and injunctions.
Read noteTri-party agreements, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian businesses
A clause-by-clause guide to Australian tri-party agreements: what each clause does, the traps that cause disputes, and when to have a lawyer review your draft.
Read noteGuarantee vs indemnity and what you're actually signing
A guarantee and an indemnity both shift risk, but they work very differently. Learn who pays, when liability starts, and why the difference matters to you.
Read noteWhat counts as a material breach in Australian contract law
What counts as a material breach in Australian contract law: when a breach lets you terminate, what makes a term essential, and the common traps to avoid.
Read noteWhat does a commercial lawyer do?
Wondering what a commercial lawyer does? From contracts and business sales to brand protection and disputes, here is how one can help your business safely.
Read noteWhen a valid reason for dismissal is still an unfair dismissal
A valid reason for dismissal was not enough for Bunnings: the Fair Work Commission found the dismissal unfair on process. Learn how to protect your business.
Read noteHow serious is that legal problem? A risk triage guide for Australian businesses
Not sure how serious your business's legal problem is? Learn how to triage legal risk in Australia and respond before small issues become expensive claims.
Read noteRemoving a director in Australia, who has the power and how it works
Removing a director in Australia is governed by the Corporations Act, your company constitution and ASIC. Here's who holds the power and how the process works.
Read noteHow to review a commercial contract before you sign
Reviewing a commercial contract before you sign? Learn which clauses carry the real risk, from liability caps and confidentiality to dispute resolution.
Read noteConsumer guarantees for online shopping and how your rights work in Australia
Online shopping rights in Australia: when consumer guarantees protect your purchases, when they don't apply to private sellers, and how to get a refund.
Read noteHow an implied contract forms after your fixed-term contract expires
Your fixed-term contract has expired but work continues. An implied contract may still bind you. Here is how it forms, what terms carry over and how to end it.
Read noteOpposing a trade mark with a false geographical indication and how it works
How to oppose a trade mark containing a false geographical indication: the s 61 ground, the defences applicants run, and the IP Australia opposition process.
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