Manufacturing and the Fine Print
“We thought the contract was pretty straightforward.” It’s something we hear regularly from manufacturing businesses. A contract might seem perfectly fine when everything is going smoothly. But when a supplier doesn’t deliver, a customer doesn’t [...]
Meet Jean Kallmyr
Jean Kallmyr recently joined Rankin Business Lawyers, bringing with her a wealth of experience across both the legal and business worlds. With more than 25 years of experience spanning business, investment management, corporate governance and [...]
Indefinite contracts: is there always a right to terminate?
Businesses sometimes enter long-term contracts without specifying an end date. But does that mean either party can simply bring the arrangement to an end by giving reasonable notice? A recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision [...]
Victoria’s dangerous goods reforms: what businesses need to know
Victoria’s dangerous goods laws are set for a significant overhaul, with new legislation passed to modernise and strengthen the State’s regulatory framework. The reforms follow the Independent Review of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and [...]
Business Name vs Trade Mark: A Guide for People Who Assumed Paperwork Would Protect Them
Here is a thing that trips up a surprising number of Australian business owners: registering a business name and registering a trade mark are two completely different transactions with two completely different regulators, and doing [...]
Artificial Intelligence in Litigation: ‘Trust but Verify’
AI tools have evolved into useful assistants in the legal profession – when used properly. They can sort and compare documents, summarise a brief, comb through multiple Acts and regulations for relevant sections, and find [...]
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