Trade mark acceptance does not equal trade mark registration. What to do after your trade mark is accepted.

This article will explore key missteps to avoid and how to protect your brand's trade mark long-term.

Several factors are critical in determining your startup structure.

Without a BCP, your business may face contractual breaches, regulatory action, data protection issues and potential director liability.

This article explores the importance of public liability insurance, its benefits for day-to-day risk management and the key issues businesses should understand when taking out cover.

When drafting a shareholders' agreement, focus on practical issues.

Consider your business goals when deciding between licensing and franchising.

Article answers five key questions that employers frequently ask regarding workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment.

Explores the legal differences between a company director who is an employee versus a contractor in New Zealand.

Why your trade mark application may be rejected & how you can rectify problems identified in the adverse examination report.

We appreciate that you may be making some difficult decisions regarding your workforce due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

The Australian government has introduced a company director tracking system, the Director Identification Number (DIN).

This article will explore the factors your business should consider when setting and collecting fees.

Industrial manslaughter laws differ between Australian states, but they may prevent workplace deaths or serious injuries.

This article looks at key steps for a landlord and tenant to take when exercising an option to renew the lease.

A bill seeking to make amendments to the Retail Leases Act 2003 (VIC) is now one step closer to becoming law in Victoria as it has now passed through the Lower House.

If you work in the NSW building and construction industry, you should be aware of changes to security of payment laws.

Proposed changes & how these will affect businesses which operate an online service eg. social media platform.

In Australia, an employer may ask an employee to work on a public holiday, if the request is reasonable.

Employees taking part in protected strike action cannot be dismissed within the first 12 weeks of industrial action, and strike days do not count toward length of service.