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commercial law 23 Oct 2026
Rescission, termination or cancellation and how to choose your way out of a contract
Wondering whether you can rescind, terminate or cancel a contract? Learn what sets rescission apart from ending a deal, and which exit path fits your situation.
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employment law 23 Oct 2026
How to dismiss an employee for serious misconduct, a step-by-step guide
Dismissing an employee for serious misconduct: the legal definition, the exact process to follow step by step, and how to avoid an unfair dismissal claim.
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employment law 22 Oct 2026
Can an employer refuse to accept your resignation
Can your employer refuse to accept your resignation? No, but notice periods and final pay have strict rules. Here is what you are owed when you resign.
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commercial law 22 Oct 2026
Your company can't pay its debts, what are your options?
Your company can't pay its debts. A director's options: informal restructuring, voluntary administration or liquidation, and the personal risks of waiting.
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commercial law 22 Oct 2026
Vitiating factors in Australian contract law, a guide for business owners
How misrepresentation, duress, undue influence and unconscionable conduct can make an Australian commercial contract void, voidable or unenforceable.
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commercial law 22 Oct 2026
Negotiating a business contract and when to bring in a lawyer
Wondering whether to get a lawyer for a contract negotiation? Here are the factors that decide it, from the stakes to how one-sided the terms really are.
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commercial law 21 Oct 2026
The winning bidder never paid and recovering debt on your online auction platform
When a winning bidder will not pay, your online auction platform needs a debt recovery process. Here are the steps, from demand letters to court claims.
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commercial law 21 Oct 2026
What a business lawyer does for your Australian business
What does a business lawyer do in Australia? When you need one, what to expect from the relationship, how costs work, and the questions worth asking first.
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employment law 21 Oct 2026
Vicarious liability in Australia and when an employer pays for an employee's wrongs
Vicarious liability in Australia explained simply: when an employer is liable for an employee's wrongs, where the line is drawn, and how to manage the risk.
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commercial law 21 Oct 2026
Intention to create legal relations and the element that decides whether your deal is binding
Intention to create legal relations explained: the objective test Australian courts use to decide whether your deal is a binding contract, and how to prove it.
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intellectual property 20 Oct 2026
Passing off in Australia and protecting your brand without a trade mark
Passing off lets Australian businesses stop copycats trading on their reputation. Here's what the three elements are and how it compares to trade marks.
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commercial law 20 Oct 2026
Counter-offers in contract law and when a changed term ends the deal
What is a counter-offer? In Australian contract law a counter-offer rejects the original offer and replaces it, so know when your changed terms end the deal.
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