This article examines the key legal considerations when appointing a spouse as a director, the importance of proper documentation and the alternative role structures available.

Employers must ensure that they meet this updated minimum payment or risk underpayment and financial penalties.

NDIS providers in Australia are subject to strict privacy obligations under both the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the NDIS Practice Standards, requiring robust handling of participants’ sensitive personal information.

The coronavirus outbreak is impacting the ability of many businesses to meet their contractual obligations.

Explanation about the law of defamation and what the Voller decision means for any business that operates a social media page.

Guide for Australian business owners on the Privacy Commissioner's 2026 compliance sweep and privacy policy obligations under Australian privacy law.

What is a NPB? What is serious harm from a privacy breach? How can you limit the impact & risk of privacy breaches.

If facing litigation, consider alternative dispute resolution before court proceedings. If an undertaking becomes necessary, ensure it is specific, time-bound, and achievable without relying on third parties. Keep records of all undertakings given or received, and seek legal advice before signing anything – breaching an undertaking carries serious legal consequences

This article presents some key examples of advertising rules in the UK and highlights important compliance areas.

Discusses a share buy-back & why a company may want to perform one following a shareholder exit.

Explores legal risks and situations when a company director may be personally liable for the company's actions.

The options you have when someone leaves a bad review online.

From 22 January 2026, Australia’s new Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 creates serious criminal liability for anyone who funds, supports, or promotes prohibited hate groups. Businesses are not exempt. The Act’s broad definitions of ‘support’ and ‘funding’ mean that ordinary commercial activity, from charitable donations to supplier contracts, can now carry criminal risk.

A redundancy can expose your business to legal risk, particularly where an employee disputes whether the redundancy was genuine. While employers cannot require employees to waive their minimum statutory entitlements, they may choose to offer additional benefits in exchange for greater certainty. One way of achieving this is through a deed of release.

In the UK, design rights protect the appearance of a product, including its shape, colour, texture, and configuration, while trade marks protect brand identifiers such as names, logos, slogans, and sounds; both exist in registered and unregistered forms, but registration provides significantly stronger protection.

The process for removing a company director will vary, depending on whether the company is private or public.

There are two main avenues for your business to hire workers to migrate to Australia.

The existence of shareholders' pre-emptive rights will affect the process by which your startup company can issue shares.

Develop a clear CCTV plan including an evaluation of its purpose, a business strategy, and a policy for staff.

Understand and comply with the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and PECR to manage personal data securely and legally.