Like other states and territories, the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (Act) applies to the retail sale of goods. Its further application to the provision of retail services vastly extends the types of premises that fall under the ...
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As the great George Costanza said on a classic episode of ‘Seinfeld’ ‘everybody knows you’ve got to keep your worlds apart’. But, worlds can collide for a director. A director who gives a personal guarantee in respect of a ...
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Statutory demands can be a handy tool in recovering a debt. However, their associated risks are often overlooked in the heat of the moment. Indeed, paying the other side’s legal costs and not even recouping the original debt, even ...
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With the constant pressures of deadlines, supply orders, reporting, accounting requirements and profit margins (just to name a few), businesses can inadvertently fall foul of provisions of the Australian Consumer Law ...
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If you are a business owner and have ever thought about selling your business there is a good chance you’ve come across the term ‘Section 52’. Now be honest…did your mind immediately start to wander? If this applies to ...
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Courts – the land that time forgot no more? Social media may now have a more commercial significance for lawyers. Service of court documents in Australia has extended beyond traditional means such as in person or via post. A ...
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