Rankin Business Lawyers is delighted to announce its recertification as a B Corp company, scoring its best result yet on B Corp’s measures of social and environmental impact. B Corp certification assesses a company's social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, and to become certified, organisations must achieve a minimum of 80 points on the [...]
Wherever business is conducted, commercial disputes are inevitable. With many businesses operating globally, arbitration can occur in offshore jurisdictions – and this can be enforced in Australia. Last month’s blog examined the benefits of arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution tool, and the advantages it offers over more traditional mechanisms such as conciliation and mediation; [...]
In a modern Australian business environment marked by onerous legislative and regulatory requirements, employing staff is not easy. In addition to the legal obligations on business, there are many other things to consider – insurance, licences and registrations, maintaining revenue growth and cash flow – and many businesses have neither the time nor the resources [...]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective intellectual property (IP) management is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. However, many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, often overlook key aspects of IP management, which can lead to costly mistakes. Below are some common pitfalls and practical tips to help businesses avoid them. Failing to Identify and [...]