Celebrating National Family Business Day – 19 September
Recently, we celebrated National Family Business Day; with so many of our clients, partners and friends at Rankin Business Lawyers running family businesses, we wanted to give these guys a special shout out. You can [...]
The Importance of Trade Marks for Small Businesses
In the competitive world of small business, standing out from the crowd is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through the strategic use of trade marks. Trade marks are not [...]
Shareholders’ Agreements: Commonsense Corporate Governance
A shareholders’ agreement is a binding contract that regulates the rights and obligations of shareholders. Such agreements establish rules governing the operation of companies and how specific events must be conducted. Unlike the replaceable rules [...]
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Arbitration Gains Traction
Wherever business is conducted, commercial disputes are, unfortunately, certain. Amid myriad dispute resolution options, arbitration is increasingly being embraced as an alternative to the legal process. Whenever conflicts arise – in construction, resources, finance, or [...]
Are Company Restructures the Workplace Regulator’s New Side Hustle?
It’s hard to fire people in Australia. I’ve read a judgement this month from the High Court of Australia that has wide-ranging implications for employers who may be undergoing restructures or making employees redundant; it’s [...]
Can an employee ghost your messages? Now they can!
In February 2024, the federal government passed a piece of legislation called the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024. Among other measures, the legislation mandates a right to disconnect outside work [...]
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