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Instagram Defamation and Social Media Law

Instagram Defamation and Social Media Law

The various social media platforms have taken over our lives in many ways. Some beneficial and some negative. With technology at our fingertips and easily accessible, the temptation of posting something…

Conflict of interest of a director in the Not-for-profit sector

Conflict of interest of a director in the Not-for-profit sector

Having worked with and served as a director and Chair for Not-for-profit boards in a range of sectors including charities, professional associations and sporting clubs and organisations for over 30…

Australian defamation law – a new era

Australian defamation law – a new era

Australian defamation law is being overhauled. In Queensland, the Defamation (Model Provisions) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 and in New South Wales the Defamation Amendment Bill 2020 have been…

Buying a business – what about the lease?

Buying a business – what about the lease?

One of the most important aspects when buying a business is to ensure that the premises from which it operates is secured going forward. The first consideration is to ascertain…

Creditors statutory demand – increased to $4,000

Creditors statutory demand – increased to $4,000

From 1 July 2021 the threshold for issuing a Creditors Statutory Demand (CSD) has been increased from $2,000.00 to $4,000.00. The Corporations Amendment (Statutory Minimum) Regulations 2021 (Cth) has been…

Google business reviews and defamation

Google business reviews and defamation

In this connected world, businesses rely now more than ever on various social media reviews and Google business reviews that play an important part of many businesses marketing plans. A…

Share Transfer or Share Issue – What is the difference?

Share Transfer or Share Issue – What is the difference?

I am often asked by clients when they buy shares in a company or want to invest in a company what is the best way to do it. Do I…

Employee or independent contractor?

Employee or independent contractor?

We are often asked by clients “can I engage someone as a contractor rather than having a formal employee/employer relationship?” What is the difference between an employee and an independent…

Substituted Service by Facebook in Queensland

Substituted Service by Facebook in Queensland

On 10 June 2021, in the unreported case of Sunshine Phone Systems Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) & Anor (proceedings 204/20), Long DCJ of the Maroochydore District Court in Queensland handed…

Your relationship with your real estate agent in a rising market

Your relationship with your real estate agent in a rising market

Property values are rising strongly, and fewer owners are selling. You would think it is a great time to be a real estate agent, right? Yes and no. In the…

Which structure is the one to use for my not-for-profit charity?

Which structure is the one to use for my not-for-profit charity?

Do I have to register with the Australian charities and not-for-profits commission (ACNC)? When advising clients on which is the appropriate structure for their not-for-profit charity, we start with asking…

Shareholder or unitholder agreement?

Shareholder or unitholder agreement?

We are often asked “do I need a shareholder’s agreement or a unit holders’ agreement?” by our clients. Both documents govern the relationship between the parties but relate to two…

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