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Using acquisitions to grow your business.

A provision in a contract, that seeks to impose a penalty on a contracting party in breach, is not enforceable.

The article explores messages to be learnt from the case, to ensure the relationship is one of principal/subcontractor.

A recent court decision suggests that there are some circumstances in which a restraint of 24 months may be enforced.

When technology drives organisational change, HR must carefully manage timing, messaging & communication to prevent leaks or misinformation.

In two recent unfair dismissal decisions, the FWC has rejected the practice of terminating employment by text message.

Recent case gave rise to some interesting considerations in the interaction between general protections & unfair dismissal proceedings.

All is not lost when the Testator loses testamentary capacity and their testamentary wishes can still be effected.

This article outlines the types of people who might need a statutory will, including the issue of testamentary capacity.

This case highlights that creditors must get personal guarantees right or they may risk not being able to enforce them.

The case affirmed that claw-back provisions, which accompany most incentive provisions, may constitute a penalty clause.

Google AdWords, the auction-based program where advertisers bid on search terms to place text ads alongside search results, has been the subject of controversy and litigation around the world.

A competitor can be made to pay when they poach employees and then harvest confidential information those employees have.

A Senate Committee report has made nine recommendations for changes to Australia's privacy regime. If implemented, three of these will lead to significant changes to Australia's privacy laws, affecting all businesses. These are the change to the small business exemption, the ability of web users to opt out of online behavioural tracking and the creation of a cause of action for serious invasions of privacy.

This amendment to the Conveyancing Act by the NSW Government has shifted the balance in relation to strata developments.

Where employees don't have enough annual leave to cover a shutdown period, they cannot be directed to take unpaid leave.

As with mandatory vaccination, it is open to employers to adopt policies that go beyond those prescribed by government.