Happy Birthday to us! Rankin Business Lawyers is Turning 12…
23 May 2014: it’s a special day for us, as that’s the day Rankin Business Lawyers first opened for business. And that means…May is our birthday month! But just like any pre-teen – as we [...]
Legal Clean‑Up: Contracts, IP, Privacy, and Compliance Gaps
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we cover the importance of getting the legal affairs of [...]
Can Employers in Victoria Still Refuse Work From Home Requests? What Recent Cases Tell Us
As Victoria moves toward introducing a statutory right for employees to work from home up to two days a week, many employers are asking an important question: will we still have the ability to say [...]
Using Bankruptcy Proceedings as a Debt Enforcement Tool
In recent months, we have discussed statutory demands from the perspective of a defendant. This month’s article considers the issue of debt enforcement and collection from a different angle: what should creditors be aware of [...]
If Your Company Misses the Deadline to Set Aside a Statutory Demand — What Happens Next?
Last month, we discussed the ways in which a company can respond to a statutory demand. But what happens if the strict 21-day deadline to apply to set it aside is missed? If the deadline [...]
Victoria’s New Right to Work From Home: Key Obligations for Employers
The Victorian Government has confirmed it will legislate a statutory right for eligible employees to work from home, with major reforms taking effect from 1 September 2026. The government’s new laws will amend the Equal [...]
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