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The beginning of the end: FAQs from landlords and tenants regarding COVID-19 rent relief
Landlords and tenants are looking forward to consider next steps and options regarding lease and licence arrangements.
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Franchise disputes – tips to minimise the risk
Prevention and careful planning at the outset is better than ending up in a costly and protracted franchise dispute.Madgwicks - Article
When boardroom bullying leads to a Fair Work Commission claim
Directors may be surprised to discover that they can now be held accountable for their behaviour in the boardroom.Madgwicks - Article
New ipso facto regime – Reforming the automatic termination of contracts on insolvency
These new provisions will only apply to contracts entered into from 1 July 2018, and will not apply retrospectively.Madgwicks - Article
Defamatory statements against McDonalds owner comes back to bite defendant
This case highlights the need to act on receipt of legal proceedings, to avoid a default judgment and possible damages.Madgwicks - Article
Is my Google review defamatory?
What is the fine line between someone sharing their honest opinion in the review and that review becoming defamatory?Madgwicks - Article
How is telecommunications leasing different to any other type of commercial leasing?
The article examines how the requirements of a telecommunications carrier differ from those of other commercial tenants.Madgwicks - Article
Stepping carefully through the social media minefield
Discusses social media policy and implications.Madgwicks - Article
Data is not unique to Google and Facebook: Recent proposed amendments to the Privacy Act
These changes to the Privacy Act propose to increase the powers of the OAIC and increase penalties for privacy breaches.Madgwicks - Article
The duties of banks and lenders when selling mortgagee properties
When lenders sell mortgagee properties, they must take all reasonable care to obtain market value or the best price.Madgwicks - Article
Tools down, or are they? Are domestic building disputes ever really done?
Carefully draft any Terms or Deed of Settlement so that the release clause does not become void and unenforceable.Madgwicks - Article
The National Greenhouse And Energy Reporting Act 2007
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) was passed in September 2007.Madgwicks - Article
‘Strategic' Intervention Orders in commercial disputes
Insight into IVO's - how they are misused, unintended consequences of misuse & what you can do if you are the recipient of an IVO.Madgwicks - Article
Major changes to Victorian stamp duty rules are now in force
New economic entitlement regime in Victoria greatly increases the number of arrangements that are now subject to duty.Madgwicks - Article
Workplace investigations, HR managers and apprehended bias – Lessons learned from Royal Commissioner Dyson Heydon
It would be difficult anyone to say they've not seen at least one recent headline calling for the dismissal of Heydon.Madgwicks - Article
A $2 million-dollar error: What SMSF professionals can learn from these auditor liability cases
These NSW cases highlight SMSF audit risk and provide highly useful, transferable lessons for accountants and lawyers.Madgwicks - Article
Attention landlords and tenants – a Q&A about leases and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects change daily, so landlords, tenants and agents need to know how it will affect themMadgwicks - Article
Mastering workplace investigations – whether, who and how
Useful article for all employers because they must ensure legal compliance and manage risk when it comes to workplace issues.Madgwicks - Article
Fair Work Reforms 2024: The Second Wave
Summary of key changes for employers, to help to ensure your business remains compliant with the new obligations.Madgwicks - Article
Franchising & the law - important changes
When buying a franchise, you should understand your rights, to make an informed decision before signing the agreement.Madgwicks
