Put and Call Options offer a balanced mechanism for managing risks and achieving strategic objectives in commercial property transactions.

A Fair Work Commission ruling demonstrates that unclear employee statements during emotional or confusing circumstances may not constitute valid resignations. The decision in Jung Hong v Green Drake Pty Ltd examines how language barriers, distress, and ambiguous communication can transform what appears to be a resignation into an employer-initiated dismissal, creating potential liability under the Fair Work Act.

Part 1 of the Closing Loopholes Bill is anticipated to come into effect gradually in 2024.

Regulation 6.17A of the SIS Act does not apply to BDBNs in SMSFs unless specifically included in the SMSF trust deed.

Even relatively small companies cannot sue for defamation in Australia.

When conducting a virtual meeting, businesses should take reasonable steps to ensure privacy and information security.

It is essential that landlords understand their legal obligations and the circumstances in which they may terminate a lease with an illicit tobacco business.

From 1 July 2026, Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regime will extend to property developers who sell real estate directly without engaging agents.

Start of Queensland's new Property Law Act.

The Spam Act 2003 (Cth) regulates marketing emails or messages sent by Australian businesses.

If you are considering selling your business, these tasks should be undertaken now, to attract the best price.

When implementing a COVID-19 vaccination policy, follow a proper process for engaging with & consulting workers & other stakeholders.

The decision highlights the benefit for all businesses to protect IP with adequately drafted employment agreements.

Analysis of impact of increase to National Minimum Wage. Recommendations to employers.

Re Blockchain Tech Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 690.

The rights of patentees in respect of products are exhausted immediately upon the first sale (aligning with US & diverging from UK).

Business owners weary from endless scam and spam emails might just hit the delete button – but there is reason to be more cautious.

The High Court of England and Wales has delivered one of the first major decisions on the use of copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models.

A new mental health levy will be applied to payroll tax for large employers and groups of employers in Queensland.

Employers could be significantly impacted updates related to non-compete, non-solicitation, and restraint of trade.