Novation in construction contracts – what does it really mean?
August 30 2013 Novation is a significant feature of building and construction projects, particularly in relation to design and construct (D&C) procurement. It is…
The Enforceability of Oral Contracts
August 31 2016 If asked to consider what is a contract, it is likely that most people would immediately begin to think of a written agreement. It is important to…
The four types of preliminary agreement – don’t get yourself into an unintended bind.
February 13 2015 Could you be legally bound by negotiations in the absence of a formal contract? What about when a preliminary agreement states that negotiations are…
Protecting goodwill and clients by using restraint of trade clauses
February 23 2011 In the current climate, circumstances affecting your business may be out of your control.
Family constitutions – what, when and why
November 2 2015 Family businesses can be difficult to manage due to the effects of expansion and generational change. It is said that the typical family business…
'Facebook Official' Just dating or de facto by law?
April 19 2017 Whether you have been dating for a week or many years (and still waiting on that ring…), most people will agree that these days it’s not official…
Bikies and a Brothel, what could go wrong?
April 12 2017 Late in the evening on New Year’s Day 2012, a brothel called The Gentlemen’s Club located in a sleepy industrial estate in north Canberra went up in…
Inviting someone to your home? Beware! They might end up suing you…
April 12 2017 You need some work done to your home. You call a tradesman. He comes and gets started on the work. Everything seems to be going well. All of a sudden…
The Take Off Trend - Commercial Use of Drones
April 11 2017 With the constant advancements in affordable drone technology, the ability for the people to purchase and operate drones is increasing. The majority…
Structuring Sport Correctly
April 11 2017 Sporting clubs and organisations are often set up without much thought as to the best legal structure to use. It then often becomes a thought process…
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