ArticleWhen the liquidator comes knockingLiquidators could in certain circumstances claw back payments made by a company before it is placed into liquidation.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleKey considerations for investing in Australia – Intellectual property & brand protectionThe legal system, laws and government bodies for intellectual property rights – all support innovation and protection.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColeman Greig Lawyers
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ArticleSoftware development: I paid for it, is it mine?When development of software is subcontracted out, you have a legal right to use the software, but you will not own it.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleChallenging the authenticity of email communications in courtA party may challenge the authenticity of emails – particularly when the emails are being relied upon by the other side.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleThe New Practice Note: Disclosure in the Equity DivisionThe new Practice Note has removed the general presumption to participate in a discovery process between the parties. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleHacked! What to do when you lose control of your business social media accountsThe immediate tip for if you get hacked, is to have a back up plan ready to go, to minimise the impact on your business.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleHere is why anyone affiliated with your online brand is a reputational riskWell-written social media guidelines should include instructions on the appropriate way to respond to negative feedback.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleMonkeying around with Nestle: managing social media riskSocial media is a communications and marketing tool, as well as a method to air complaints, criticisms and grievances.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleThe power of social media at work – How your fan base can damage your brandUnhappy customers flooded the company's Facebook page with complaints, and set up an 'Unhappy Customers' Facebook page.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleBeware: Finalise the terms of your Construction ContractsThe case is a lesson on when a Court will stop you recovering payment if there is no final agreement on contract terms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCan I put my home on Airbnb?You are required to meet several laws & regulations governing short-term rentals before putting your home on AirBnb.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleConveyancing And Real Property Amendment Bill 2025 – Addressing The Uncertainty Around Put Options In NSWBill clarifies the application of cooling off rights and disclosure obligations relating to put option agreements.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleEvidence of value – What is enough to prove a claim in quantum meruit?Failure to challenge the value of the claim could be construed as an admission that the amount claimed was reasonable.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleInformal Leases - "I didnt sign a thing but yet they are saying they have a lease?!"The "informal tenant" was able to successfully secure a Lease by depending on the Doctrine of Equitable Estoppel.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleIs your lease coming to an end?It can be confusing for the Lessee and the Lessor at the end of a lease, so the best way is to understand the options.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleMaintaining cash flow in the building and construction industryMaintaining cash flow in the building and construction industry can be difficult and costly in tough economic times.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleProposed reforms to provide greater protection to NSW off-the-plan property buyersNew laws giving further protection to off-the-plan property buyers would be introduced to NSW parliament later in 2018.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticlePurchasing a commercial property: What happens if you rely on a statement which is not true?If one party makes a false statement to induce the signing of a contract, then legal action may be brought against him.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers