Protecting intellectual property (IP) is crucial in today's competitive business landscape. IP includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets that drive innovation and differentiate brands. Failing to safeguard IP can...

A recent decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (FCFCA) in CFMMEU v OS MCAP Pty Ltd [2023] FCAFC 51 has provided much-needed clarity on an employee's entitlement to be absent from work on public holidays, pr...

Repeated lockdowns, the cost-of-living crisis, and increasing operational costs has seen many businesses faced with financial distress. Most notably, top Melbourne eatery, Calia was recently placed in voluntary administration with...

We each have the freedom to leave our assets to whomever we choose when we pass away. However, there is a moral obligation imposed on us by the law to make adequate provision in our Wills for certain people in our lives such as ou...

As the world gradually emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and transitions back to pre-pandemic norms, the question of getting employees back to the office has become a hot topic for many employers and employees alike. Recently, tw...

A Personal Insolvency Agreement (PIA) is a formal arrangement between an insolvent individual and their creditors to settle their debts. It is a legal alternative to bankruptcy and is governed by the provisions of the Bankruptcy A...