If you are thinking about a new venture, expanding an existing business or entering a new market, one option you might consider is to buy an established business. There are advantages and disadvantages when buying an existing business compared with starting your own. Considering the pros and cons of each, and carrying out any due...
Disclosure statements under the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Act 1985 WA Are you a landlord entering into or extending or renewing a “retail shop lease”? Check if you are required to give the tenant a disclosure statement. Because if you are but do not do so, the consequences can be dire. 1. When do...
In May 2020 Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd applied for the grant of a liquor store licence in premises to be located at the Karrinyup Shopping Centre. The proposed premises had a floor area of 150 m² and would carry Liquorland’s usual range of beers, wine and spirits and ancillary products. There is an existing BWS...
Frichot Lawyers now has a dedicated team to file and register your trade mark applications in Australia and overseas, and provide advice to you regarding intellectual property generally. Are you running a business? Do you want to protect your rights to be the only user of your business name or logo and prevent others from...
Including a liquidated damages clause in construction or commercial contracts is a common way of addressing what sanctions will apply if a breach of contract arises during the operation of the contract. It is therefore important to understand exactly what is meant by this term, particularly if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of...
Businesses should have systems in place to ensure that the correct determination is made as to whether a worker should be classified as an employee or as an independent contractor. This is important as tax, superannuation and other obligations will apply depending on whether the worker is classified as an employee or as an independent...
Where a worker has been bullied by an individual or a group in the workplace, the Fair Work Commission has the power to make anti-bullying orders where there is a risk that the complainant worker will likely continue to be bullied at work by said individual or group.
When entering into a contract for building and construction work it is important for all parties to understand what the process is if a dispute arises over payment of money under the contract.
There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust, or company.
Intellectual property (“IP”) can be described as “the property of your mind” or “proprietary knowledge”. There are various types of IP, such as inventions, trademarks, designs or the practical application of your idea (discussed below). A business’s IP is usually a valuable business asset, and it is usually easier and cheaper to protect it properly...
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