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All traders must strictly comply with all of their obligations under the ACL, including the unfair contract terms.

A lack of understanding when it comes to contract terms could cost real estate agents their agent commission.

ASIC has set out an expectation that the transition period should be used to review all relevant standard form contracts.

Businesses should review all standard form contracts to see if the other party is a small business under these new laws.

The principles underlying contractual construction have been the subject of much debate between intermediate courts in Australia.

Freedom of contract must be balanced with the necessity to protect consumers and small businesses from unfair practices.

The report will be required to include specific information about the large business' payment times and practices.

Parties looking to acquire an interest in a company or a unit trust owning land in Western Australia should consider whether duty will apply to the transaction. The Duties Act 2008 came into effect on 1 July 2008 and replaced the Stamp Duties Act 1921.

New regulations for the execution and witnessing of documents via audio visual links have been passed in Victoria.

These permanent changes to the Corporations Act reflect the significant role that technology plays in modern society.

The difference between licensing and franchising.

Online auctions are increasingly replacing the humble garage sale as the way for people to trade in ordinary (and occasionally not-so-ordinary) items.

If you provide false or untrue information to a potential buyer, you could engage in misleading and deceptive conduct.

A recent case reminds us to carefully consider just who is to be indemnified.

How to recognise some of the common types of indemnity clauses and points to consider when employing such clauses in contracts.

Companies can continue to use technology to validly execute documents, hold meetings and distribute meeting materials.

The article discusses the difficulties involved with the transfer of social media accounts and possible alternatives.