ArticleGrill'd – a cautionary tale for the franchising sectorThe 'Grill'd saga' has demonstrated that the actions of one franchisee can impact negatively on the entire franchise.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleSports governance: is your club operating like a risky business?Committee members must clearly understand their responsibilities, duties, and the key operational aspects of their club.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleFirst line of defence - Superannuation death benefits disputesImplementing strategies to minimise risks of death benefit disputes and to manage other issues that may arise is vital.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleRecent developments in the on-demand workforce industry in VictoriaThe state government does not have power to implement the Inquiry recommendations without Federal government support.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleThe ten key things in a To-Do list for every HR Manager in 2018The article lists 10 key things which should be on every HR Manager or Business Owner's list of things to do in 2018.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleIssuing a statutory demand 101 – Tips and TricksIf you're about to issue a Statutory Demand, failure to fulfil the requirements can mean serious trouble for its success.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMadgwicks
ArticleDefamation: 6 issues to help you if you believe you have been defamed onlineOnline defamation is relatively new and Courts are adapting the traditional defamation principles to the online world.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMadgwicks
ArticleCompulsory land acquisition in Victoria – nine key things you need to knowLand required for a public purpose in Victoria can be acquired or resumed by government departments and agencies.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleHow to respond to a compulsory land acquisition?When you receive a Notice of Intention to Acquire, you cannot sell or enter into a new lease for the property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleCoronavirus and the Law: Six things businesses should be doing right nowAll businesses should consider these issues to put them in the best possible position to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Madgwicks
Article2014: The year that was - in workplace relationsHere are some workplace issues to highlight, as we say farewell to 2014 and look ahead to all that 2015 may bring.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleGreenies show no respect: outrageous hoax says Haggarty, Whitehaven Coal's MDAn anti-coal activist admitted sending a fake announcement from ANZ saying it had withdrawn financing for a new mine.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMadgwicks
ArticleASIC is now monitoring your cyber-resilienceYou may be required to update cyber-risk management practices, disclosure documents and/or breach reporting systems.AustraliaPrivacyMadgwicks
ArticleConflicting employee medical reports should put HR on high alertFailing to properly investigate conflicting medical reports when firing an employee has resulted in unfair dismissal.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleLooking out for the little guy: small businesses to benefit from changes in legislation on unfair contract termsAnyone with standard form contracts who deals with small business must review the contracts for potential unfair terms.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleSign on the dotted line not online: Execution by e-signing may not be bindingIt is still best practice to sign an original paper document rather than risk it being deemed invalid by an e-signature.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleUnion right of entry: 10 things an employer should knowThe ten key things employers should know when it comes to union right of entry.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleThe incapacity conundrum and SMSFs – planning for the (mostly) inevitableThe article considers some key issues often overlooked in planning for incapacity in a self-managed superannuation fund.AustraliaFinance and BankingMadgwicks
ArticleShareholder disputes – what form do they take and what are your options?The best way to resolve these disputes is for shareholders to work out their differences outside of Court proceedings.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMadgwicks
ArticleThe COVID-19 code – What we know so far about the national code for commercial tenanciesThe National Cabinet has released a mandatory Code of Conduct to be applied in each of the States and Territories.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks