The End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a great time for businesses to check-in on their general practices and procedures when it comes to employing people. Employment in Australia is a highly regulated area of law and one that needs to be strictly complied with in order to avoid potential penalties and lawsuits. Protecting your [...]
As business owners prepare for the new financial year, this time often heralds reflection on (and assessment of) current business structures. It is also a time where we, as lawyers, are called upon to advise clients in respect of out-dated family trust structures which their business has either outgrown or which require amendment due to [...]
Increasingly, we’re asked to advise clients in respect of marketing partnerships with online personalities and social media influencers. The business case for partnering with an influencer with a staggering number of followers within a brand’s target market can be compelling. Often though, businesses can risk doing significant damage to their brand by rushing to enter [...]
Yes, “outgoing” in the sense of additional tenancy costs (not me after 3 negronis!). The term “outgoings” in a commercial lease generally refers to additional expenses relating to the property that the tenant must pay in addition to the rent. These typically include (but aren’t limited to): rates, levies and assessments imposed by any local [...]
