<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>llgold</title><description>llgold</description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/goldmediablog</link><item><title>Small firms are more innovative and provide better service</title><description><![CDATA[We knew it!Have a read about the results of the Global Trends in Hiring Outside Counsel survey here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe%7Emv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416%2Ch_416/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe%7Emv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2018/02/23/Small-firms-are-more-innovative-and-provide-better-service</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2018/02/23/Small-firms-are-more-innovative-and-provide-better-service</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:27:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We knew it!</div><div>Have a read about the results of the Global Trends in Hiring Outside Counsel survey <a href="https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/sme-law/22719-the-strength-of-small-law-firms?utm_source=BoutiqueLawyer&amp;utm_campaign=22_02_18&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=4">here</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe~mv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2017 - What a year!</title><description><![CDATA[It has been a remarkable year for the team at llgold. We have worked alongside our clients in all sorts of exciting strategic twists and turns, and we are so looking forward to what next year will bring.We hope that all of our clients, friends and colleagues have a wonderful break over Christmas and New Year with their loved ones.See you in the New Year!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_a57afb2a31be43dda2e920e745376fc4%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/12/18/2017---What-a-year</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/12/18/2017---What-a-year</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:11:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>It has been a remarkable year for the team at llgold. </div><div>We have worked alongside our clients in all sorts of exciting strategic twists and turns, and we are so looking forward to what next year will bring.</div><div>We hope that all of our clients, friends and colleagues have a wonderful break over Christmas and New Year with their loved ones.</div><div>See you in the New Year! </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_a57afb2a31be43dda2e920e745376fc4~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We chat with David Koch and Nick Bennett about being strategic in legal disputes</title><description><![CDATA[This week David Koch and Nick Bennett called our Director, Laura Racky, to talk about how businesses can approach legal disputes. Have a listen to their conversation in the podcast here (first guest, 22 June episode).<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg/v1/fill/w_905%2Ch_603/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/06/23/We-chat-with-David-Koch-and-Nick-Bennett-about-being-strategic-in-legal-disputes</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/06/23/We-chat-with-David-Koch-and-Nick-Bennett-about-being-strategic-in-legal-disputes</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:04:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week David Koch and Nick Bennett called our Director, Laura Racky, to talk about how businesses can approach legal disputes. Have a listen to their conversation in the podcast <a href="https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/Show/business-builders/">here</a>(first guest, 22 June episode).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Watch our Director, Laura Racky, talk about her career and insights on being an advisor to businesses</title><description><![CDATA[Louise Hvala of Gatehouse Legal recently came by to our offices to interview Laura Racky on her legal career, why she set up llgold, what lawyers can learn from their clients, and tips for new (and not so new) lawyers. Watch here:<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/3jTWm14_wBU/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/06/13/Watch-our-Director-Laura-Racky-talk-about-her-career-and-insights</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/06/13/Watch-our-Director-Laura-Racky-talk-about-her-career-and-insights</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 07:01:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Louise Hvala of Gatehouse Legal recently came by to our offices to interview Laura Racky on her legal career, why she set up llgold, what lawyers can learn from their clients, and tips for new (and not so new) lawyers. </div><div>Watch here: </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3jTWm14_wBU"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Benjamin Franklin said that ‘creditors have better memories than debtors’, so how can SMEs ‘remind’ debtors to make payments?</title><description><![CDATA[There are a lot of things businesses can do to ensure that invoices or loans are paid on time. For example, good relationship management and prompt invoicing can work wonders for your cash flow.But what happens when your customers don’t pay? What happens if you have made a loan that has not been repaid? We know that our clients have sleepless nights worrying about unpaid invoices or debts, and in particular, the feeling of being between a rock and a hard place because legal proceedings can be<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_ec9b30ad5248438893f0cad4780de145%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416%2Ch_362/dc2051_ec9b30ad5248438893f0cad4780de145%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Dan Meddi</dc:creator><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/22/Benjamin-Franklin-said-that-%E2%80%98creditors-have-better-memories-than-debtors%E2%80%99-so-how-can-SMEs-%E2%80%98remind%E2%80%99-debtors-to-make-payments</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/22/Benjamin-Franklin-said-that-%E2%80%98creditors-have-better-memories-than-debtors%E2%80%99-so-how-can-SMEs-%E2%80%98remind%E2%80%99-debtors-to-make-payments</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 04:08:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>There are a lot of things businesses can do to ensure that invoices or loans are paid on time. For example, good relationship management and prompt invoicing can work wonders for your cash flow.</div><div>But what happens when your customers don’t pay? What happens if you have made a loan that has not been repaid? We know that our clients have sleepless nights worrying about unpaid invoices or debts, and in particular, the feeling of being between a rock and a hard place because legal proceedings can be costly.</div><div>We think that it is important for businesses to exhaust all other avenues before hitting court!</div><div>So, what are your options when your debtors have a selective memory when it comes to meeting their obligations?</div><div>1. Make a phone call</div><div>Today this is often overlooked. It is easier to be a ‘keyboard warrior’ and write an email demanding that a debt be paid. Sometimes the tone of these types of demands can risk an ongoing relationship with your client or even harm your chances in court. Instead, give the debtor a call and find out why the debt hasn’t been paid. Be prepared, and ask questions to find out the root of the issue. Most importantly remain calm, don’t be assertive - it is possible that the debtor may be experiencing cash flow issues and did not know how to approach your business about meetin</div><div>g its obligations. Often these candid conversations with your clients can work as a further building block in a long-lasting and profitable relationship.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_ec9b30ad5248438893f0cad4780de145~mv2.jpg"/><div>2. Be strategic</div><div>Sometimes you are never going to be immediately repaid in full. Talking about a payment plan is a good way to maintain relationships and also to get paid. This will increase your cash flow and can be a win-win situation for both you and your customer. If a payment plan is negotiated, it is worth giving us a call to make sure that you document the plan properly so that you are protected in the case that payment is not made in full.</div><div>3. Letters of demand</div><div>If you have tried to reason with the debtor over the phone and have failed to arrange a payment, a letter of demand for payment within a specific timeframe can be an effective measure. It emphasises that you are considering legal proceedings and are providing one final opportunity for the debtor to comply with their obligations or at least talk to you about how and when they intend to pay you.</div><div>4. Hand it over to the experts</div><div>Sometimes it is better to have a circuit breaker between your business and its debtors. Chasing debts might be taking away your team’s time and energy that would be better spent chasing new business and profit. In that case, you can give us a call. We have experience in working with SMEs to collect outstanding debts. We have a fixed rate for the preparation of correspondence and discussions with your debtors as part of the last effort before legal proceedings are kicked off. We would be happy to talk to you about how we can work with your business to collect those outstanding debts.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Look out business owners – Ransomware is in Australia - Read our tips for your SME and a reminder to update (or create) your Privacy Policy</title><description><![CDATA[With ‘Ransomware attacks’ reaching Australian shores, it is important for you take the time to think about the cyber security in place in your business. Information makes the world go around and it is central to any business that your information (and your customer’s information) is protected. SMEs are often more at risk of cyberattacks than larger organisations because your infrastructure might not be as complex as those with bigger budgets for cyber security. This makes it easier for the bad<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe%7Emv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_570%2Ch_570/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe%7Emv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Dan Meddi</dc:creator><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/18/Look-out-business-owners-%E2%80%93-Ransomware-is-in-Australia---Read-our-tips-for-your-SME-and-a-reminder-to-update-or-create-your-Privacy-Policy</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/18/Look-out-business-owners-%E2%80%93-Ransomware-is-in-Australia---Read-our-tips-for-your-SME-and-a-reminder-to-update-or-create-your-Privacy-Policy</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 05:09:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>With ‘Ransomware attacks’ reaching Australian shores, it is important for you take the time to think about the cyber security in place in your business. Information makes the world go around and it is central to any business that your information (and your customer’s information) is protected. </div><div>SMEs are often more at risk of cyberattacks than larger organisations because your infrastructure might not be as complex as those with bigger budgets for cyber security. This makes it easier for the bad guys to hack into your network.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_485a7ad7285e4fd4940ab69715b4f8fe~mv2_d_1380_1380_s_2.jpg"/><div>If you are like many other SME’s, you might be working towards a ‘paperless’ system with storage of data on cloud services. Your business needs to consider the processes and policies you should to have in place to lessen the risks and damage of a cyberattack on your network (even if you are old school and go for paper at times).</div><div>Our top five tips for SMEs:</div><div>1. Insurance</div><div>Do you have insurance in place to protect your business if it is affected by a cyberattack? What does your insurance policy cover? Will you be covered if you do pay some form of ‘ransom’?</div><div>2. Protection</div><div>Do you have the right software protecting your network?</div><div>3. Security Policies</div><div>What are the policies in place to protect your data? What is the plan if the network is hacked? Do you have a Business Continuity Plan in place to guide you in the event of a hack?</div><div>4. Service Providers</div><div>Is your business protected if it outsources its technology services? What happens if your service provider’s network has been compromised?</div><div>5. Privacy Policy</div><div>Do you have one? Is it compliant with Privacy legislation? Does it tell your customers that their information might be stored overseas (a legal requirement in many cases)?</div><div>With technology moving as fast as it does, hack-proofing your business is a tricky proposition. Working through the top five tips above and filling any gaps in your insurance, polices, security and processes can go a long way to protecting your business from those cyber bad guys.</div><div>We are great at putting together Privacy Policies for SMEs and also helping businesses make sure that the policies are implemented. We have a fixed rate for Privacy Policies and would be happy to talk to you about how we can work with your business to help you deal with technology risk. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our chat with David Koch and Nick Bennett about choosing a lawyer for your business</title><description><![CDATA[This week David Koch and Nick Bennett called our Director for her tips on choosing a lawyer for your business. Have a listen to their conversation in the podcast here (first guest, 11 May episode).<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg/v1/fill/w_905%2Ch_603/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/12/Our-chat-with-David-Koch-and-Nick-Bennett-about-choosing-a-lawyer-for-your-business</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/05/12/Our-chat-with-David-Koch-and-Nick-Bennett-about-choosing-a-lawyer-for-your-business</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 01:06:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week David Koch and Nick Bennett called our Director for her tips on choosing a lawyer for your business. Have a listen to their conversation in the podcast <a href="https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/Show/business-builders/">here</a> (first guest, 11 May episode).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>llgold advises The Practice on Knightstone merger</title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to have advised The Practice in this significant transaction and we look forward to watching the consolidated business continue its successful journey. You can read about the merger here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_f05eeea6f68a44c193cd423b5c360608%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/04/24/Llgold-advises-The-Practice-on-Knightstone-merger</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/04/24/Llgold-advises-The-Practice-on-Knightstone-merger</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:15:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are thrilled to have advised The Practice in this significant transaction and we look forward to watching the consolidated business continue its successful journey. </div><div>You can read about the merger <a href="https://www.accountantsdaily.com.au/mergers-and-acquisitions/10129-boutique-accounting-advice-firms-lock-down-merger?utm_source=Accountants+Daily&amp;utm_campaign=19_04_17&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=2">here</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_f05eeea6f68a44c193cd423b5c360608~mv2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our chat with David Koch about 'putting it in writing'</title><description><![CDATA[This week David Koch called our Director up to talk about why verbal agreements are risky business. Check out Laura's tips in the podcast here (first guest, 20 April episode).<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg/v1/fill/w_905%2Ch_603/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/04/21/Our-chat-with-David-Koch-about-putting-it-in-writing</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/04/21/Our-chat-with-David-Koch-about-putting-it-in-writing</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 08:55:30 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week David Koch called our Director up to talk about why verbal agreements are risky business. Check out Laura's tips in the podcast <a href="https://www.talkinglifestyle.com.au/Show/business-builders/">here</a>(first guest, 20 April episode).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/782f5888aa2a4f3491f2090511f5255f.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our Director joins the Board of the Victorian Amateur Football Association</title><description><![CDATA[We are very proud to announce that our Director, Laura Racky, has been appointed to the Board of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. You can read about Laura's appointment here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_e8ffb8c45bc74ba58c8d598b8f9acb48%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_403%2Ch_309/dc2051_e8ffb8c45bc74ba58c8d598b8f9acb48%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/02/23/Our-Director-joins-the-Board-of-the-Victorian-Amateur-Football-Association</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/02/23/Our-Director-joins-the-Board-of-the-Victorian-Amateur-Football-Association</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:37:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_e8ffb8c45bc74ba58c8d598b8f9acb48~mv2.jpg"/><div>We are very proud to announce that our Director, Laura Racky, has been appointed to the Board of the Victorian Amateur Football Association. </div><div>You can read about Laura's appointment <a href="http://www.vafa.com.au/latest-news/vafa-board-appoint-four-new-members/">here</a>.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New year, new me! Our lastest insights for small businesses on Kochie's Business Builders</title><description><![CDATA[We know small business owners are flat out and often leave legal admin to the 'tomorrow' list. We share some hot tips on how to get the legal matters for your small business in order as part of your New Year tidy up.Read our article here.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e2fe0d51d904acf9f93195e819e6557.jpg/v1/fill/w_416%2Ch_278/6e2fe0d51d904acf9f93195e819e6557.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/24/New-year-new-me-Our-lastest-insights-for-small-businesses-on-Kochies-Business-Builders</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/24/New-year-new-me-Our-lastest-insights-for-small-businesses-on-Kochies-Business-Builders</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:58:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e2fe0d51d904acf9f93195e819e6557.jpg"/><div>We know small business owners are flat out and often leave legal admin to the 'tomorrow' list. </div><div>We share some hot tips on how to get the legal matters for your small business in order as part of your New Year tidy up.</div><div>Read our article <a href="https://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/new-year-new-me-cleaning-out-your-legal-drawer/">here</a>.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Salute to In-House Counsel (or, What Our Director Learned In-House)</title><description><![CDATA[The inception of llgold didn’t just happen in a vacuum. It was only after I jumped the fence from private practice to in-house that I realised that there was a better way for external lawyers to deliver service to businesses. The way we practice at llgold is founded upon these learnings. This means that we are well placed to work with in-house counsel, because, well – we get it. You want us to be responsive, commercial and excellent value for your legal spend. And we are.We know what it means to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_83ab2d2047324f5193f60eb2cdb90fe7%7Emv2_d_1512_1732_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_416%2Ch_478/dc2051_83ab2d2047324f5193f60eb2cdb90fe7%7Emv2_d_1512_1732_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Laura Racky, Director</dc:creator><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/24/A-Salute-to-In-House-Counsel-or-What-Our-Director-Learned-In-House</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/24/A-Salute-to-In-House-Counsel-or-What-Our-Director-Learned-In-House</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 00:40:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_83ab2d2047324f5193f60eb2cdb90fe7~mv2_d_1512_1732_s_2.jpg"/><div>The inception of llgold didn’t just happen in a vacuum. It was only after I jumped the fence from private practice to in-house that I realised that there was a better way for external lawyers to deliver service to businesses. The way we practice at llgold is founded upon these learnings. This means that we are well placed to work with in-house counsel, because, well – we get it. You want us to be responsive, commercial and excellent value for your legal spend. And we are.</div><div>We know what it means to be in-house. The demands, the expectations, the quirks and the fun stuff.</div><div>So, how did we get here?</div><div>From my first day as a shiny new lawyer, in a three-piece suit, rosy-cheeked and full of promise, I worked on my commerciality, plain language skills and building rapport with clients. I learned from the best partners in the insolvency and restructuring world. I was making my clients happy. I knew what they wanted. Right?</div><div>Wrong.</div><div>Two years as a Corporate Legal Counsel in a fast-growing, high-performing finance business was nothing short of a revelation – in-house lawyers have a tough job.</div><div>Here’s what I learned:</div><div>Clients do not want to hear ‘no’.</div><div>They don’t want roadblocks. They want a path through. Check out this article about the Staples Australia and New Zealand Legal Team – ‘The Department of Yes’ – <a href="http://acla.acc.com/aclanews/id/237">here</a>.</div><div>Businesses want us to be creative. The only way to do this is to really understand what the business is trying to achieve. If we focus on the question only, we will never really give holistic advice. This is all about context, strategy and thinking broadly.</div><div>Gauging the risk relating to the issue at hand is crucial before even attempting to land at an answer.</div><div>Look, us lawyers don’t love risk. But businesses can at times, be ok with it. Our role as advisors is to explain our thoughts and give our client the tools to assess the risks it is prepared to take. In-house counsel are expert at giving a full picture on risks, rewards and possible outcomes so that their business can make an informed decision.</div><div>You’ll get it wrong if you don’t understand the business and its strategy.</div><div>When a client asks for legal advice, they do so from the point of view of their business and its strategy. This means giving a legal opinion on how the law works just isn’t enough. Clients need legal advice with context, and this cannot be achieved without an intimate understanding of the business.</div><div>There’s no love in a business for long, detailed letters of advice.</div><div>Our clients expect that we have done the research and undertaken detailed consideration of the matter at hand. But guess what? They don’t want to read about Lord Denning’s judgment in 1953 (as fascinating as us law nerds think it might be).</div><div>In-house lawyers give considered advice, with options and a risk assessment. They know to keep it straightforward and only as detailed as necessary to get the point across.</div><div>Savvy lawyers can become trusted advisors in a business for matters that reach far outside of legal issues.</div><div>Unlike lawyers in private practice, in-house lawyers that gain the trust of the business will eventually become a drop-in centre for any and all queries. This is a good thing. This means that you have demonstrated to your business that you understand how and why the business makes money, the ethos of the business and its future strategy.</div><div>So – what’s the real lesson? In-house counsel have a lot on their plates and private practice lawyers can learn a lot from their experiences.</div><div>In-house lawyers, because we have been there, llgold is an excellent overflow solution for when you just can’t get back to everyone in the business in the time frames they demand. We know what it is like to be in-house, we understand the style of responses you are expected to give your business and that you don’t have room in your budget for excessive billing.</div><div>Give us a call to discuss how we can help in those moments when the inbox is overflowing. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to have a General Counsel in your business when you don’t have room in the budget yet</title><description><![CDATA[There’s no doubt that having a lawyer on staff is ideal. In-house lawyers give businesses fantastic value by understanding their company’s culture, plans, products and dreams. Everything they do as part of their work is coloured by what their company is trying to achieve. An excellent in-house counsel will work to use the law to take your business up and onward on its path to success. The thing is, many small businesses (especially start-ups) don’t have room in the budget for in-house lawyers.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_0f1efe9f730249f894842a197c967b03%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_375%2Ch_366/dc2051_0f1efe9f730249f894842a197c967b03%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/16/How-to-have-a-General-Counsel-in-your-business-when-you-don%E2%80%99t-have-room-in-the-budget-yet</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/16/How-to-have-a-General-Counsel-in-your-business-when-you-don%E2%80%99t-have-room-in-the-budget-yet</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:33:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>There’s no doubt that having a lawyer on staff is ideal. In-house lawyers give businesses fantastic value by understanding their company’s culture, plans, products and dreams. Everything they do as part of their work is coloured by what their company is trying to achieve. An excellent in-house counsel will work to use the law to take your business up and onward on its path to success. </div><div>The thing is, many small businesses (especially start-ups) don’t have room in the budget for in-house lawyers. Instead, they have to take a punt on external lawyers - often at a significant cost.</div><div>What if there was something in between?</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_0f1efe9f730249f894842a197c967b03~mv2.jpg"/><div>How about finding a lawyer that is prepared to get to know you and your business and work with you on a rolling basis, so that you can call them in or give them a buzz often without fear of the 6 minute unit?</div><div>llgold offers a General Counsel Office that might work for your business. We can offer you a partner to your business that gives you legal advice and support at top-tier quality and service levels. The best part? You’ll have an agreed monthly rate and a consistent point of contact.</div><div>The llgold General Counsel Office gives you a lawyer that will get to know you and your business, always having an eye on your growth strategy, rather than only focusing on individual legal tasks at hand.</div><div>Contact us to discuss whether you and your business can have the best of both worlds.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top 5 issues Melbourne Real Estate Agents should call a lawyer about (but don’t!)</title><description><![CDATA[Real Estate Agents - you want to put all of your energy into your business – focus on sales, retaining and growing your property management portfolios and building your revenue. The last thing you want to do is head to a lawyer’s office where you expect they will charge you like a wounded bull, but still won’t understand you or your business. I get it.If that’s the case, maybe you just haven’t found the best lawyer for you yet. If you need some help, check out my article for Kochie’s Business<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/925c7277d16f41a3bf5f2bfcb1e3bca1.jpg/v1/fill/w_521%2Ch_348/925c7277d16f41a3bf5f2bfcb1e3bca1.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/16/Top-5-issues-Melbourne-Real-Estate-Agents-should-call-a-lawyer-about-but-don%E2%80%99t</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2017/01/16/Top-5-issues-Melbourne-Real-Estate-Agents-should-call-a-lawyer-about-but-don%E2%80%99t</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:27:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/925c7277d16f41a3bf5f2bfcb1e3bca1.jpg"/><div>Real Estate Agents - you want to put all of your energy into your business – focus on sales, retaining and growing your property management portfolios and building your revenue. The last thing you want to do is head to a lawyer’s office where you expect they will charge you like a wounded bull, but still won’t understand you or your business. I get it.</div><div>If that’s the case, maybe you just haven’t found the best lawyer for you yet. If you need some help, check out my article for Kochie’s Business Builders about finding the best lawyer to work with your business - <a href="http://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/find-right-lawyer-work-business/">here</a>.</div><div>Maybe the lawyers at llgold are the right ones for you. Here I discuss the top 5 issues we see Real Estate Agents facing that we know we can assist with – and brilliantly at that.</div><div>Think about making it a New Year’s Resolution to see lawyers as part of your team, on your side, and working with you to steady the ship and make sure all you ever need to focus on is growing your Real Estate Business.</div><div>1. Contracts and Agreements</div><div>Ever heard the expression ‘A stitch in time saves nine’? Well, the concept applies to contracts or agreements that seem straightforward. You could talk to us about a fixed price contract review - our lawyers can run their eyes over an agreement before you sign it up, so that we can point out things for you to think about. Or, on the flipslide, you can think you are saving money by not having us look at the agreement, sign it up and then end up with a contractual mess that will cost you significant time and money to be cleaned up.</div><div>2. Partnership/Shareholder Structures</div><div>The same goes for the documentation of agreements with your partners or fellow shareholders. You can’t let friendship be a hindrance to a well-documented relationship. The clearer the paperwork is, the less likely there will be room for disputes.</div><div>3. Chasing Debts</div><div>Often all you need is a well-drafted letter from a lawyer, or a good recovery strategy, to get payments made. If your current strategy isn’t working, maybe we can help you shake it up – and all likely, it will cost less than you think.</div><div>4. Stolen Intellectual Property</div><div>Finding your copy and marketing photos all over the internet, without your approval? We know how to deal with this. Don’t let other agents ride on your coattails and profit from your hard work.</div><div>5. Disputes</div><div>Have a read of our article about not letting the litigation horse bolt <a href="http://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/10/04/This-means-war-or-does-it">here</a>. We believe that catching and sorting out disputes early is the best way to approach them. Firing missives and being set in positions will only take you straight down the path to the courts – and let’s face it, that’s the last place that you want to spend your time and money.</div><div>We are happy to make a time to meet with you to talk through any of the legal issues facing your real estate business. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our Director's post on keeping ideas safe is up on Kochie's Business Builders</title><description><![CDATA[Making sure our client's ideas are safe when they are talking to investors is a priority for us at llgold. Our Director, Laura Racky, is a resident legal expert for Kochie's Business Builders, and recently, she shared her thoughts on non-disclosure agreements with the small business community on the KBB website.You can read all about non-disclosure agreements via this link.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_e3a1fdb669e54c62a581fd15e447dc0e%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_605%2Ch_573/dc2051_e3a1fdb669e54c62a581fd15e447dc0e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/12/11/Our-Directors-post-on-keeping-ideas-safe-is-up-on-Kochies-Business-Builders</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/12/11/Our-Directors-post-on-keeping-ideas-safe-is-up-on-Kochies-Business-Builders</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 09:32:51 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Making sure our client's ideas are safe when they are talking to investors is a priority for us at llgold. </div><div>Our Director, Laura Racky, is a resident legal expert for Kochie's Business Builders, and recently, she shared her thoughts on non-disclosure agreements with the small business community on the KBB website.</div><div>You can read all about non-disclosure agreements via this <a href="https://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/keep-ideas-safe/">link</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_e3a1fdb669e54c62a581fd15e447dc0e~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our latest post for Kochie's Business Builders: Business Battleships</title><description><![CDATA[Head over to Kochie's website to read about how you can win in legal battles without a fight (and no, we don't recommended screaming into your phone, even when you really want to).<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_fad3f97aabd841e286dc4257eeb5139a%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_351%2Ch_239/dc2051_fad3f97aabd841e286dc4257eeb5139a%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/25/Our-latest-post-for-Kochies-Business-Builders-Business-Battleships</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/25/Our-latest-post-for-Kochies-Business-Builders-Business-Battleships</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:45:38 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Head over to Kochie's <a href="https://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/business-battleships-know-declaring-war/">website</a>to read about how you can win in legal battles without a fight (and no, we don't recommended screaming into your phone, even when you really want to).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_fad3f97aabd841e286dc4257eeb5139a~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We are now part of the team at Kochie's Business Builders</title><description><![CDATA[Our Director, Laura Racky, has joined Kochie's Business Builders as resident legal expert. Check out Laura's first post here - How to find the right lawyer to work with your business - and stay tuned for weekly tips on how the law can work for your business.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_44de4baab7b34535a047520f52cce060%7Emv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_376%2Ch_250/dc2051_44de4baab7b34535a047520f52cce060%7Emv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/21/We-are-now-part-of-the-team-at-Kochies-Business-Builders</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/21/We-are-now-part-of-the-team-at-Kochies-Business-Builders</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:57:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Our Director, Laura Racky, has joined Kochie's Business Builders as resident legal expert. </div><div>Check out Laura's first post here - <a href="https://www.kochiesbusinessbuilders.com.au/find-right-lawyer-work-business/">How to find the right lawyer to work with your business</a> - and stay tuned for weekly tips on how the law can work for your business. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_44de4baab7b34535a047520f52cce060~mv2_d_5760_3840_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>5 Minutes of Gold with Co-Franchisee of Boost Juice Malvern Central, Nicholas Evans</title><description><![CDATA[This weekend we caught up with our clients at Boost Juice Malvern Central for a chat about business as part of our '5 Minutes of Gold' series. Our director enjoyed a Pure Eden (kale and spinach and all the green things) while Nick told us about why a Boost store was his choice for a first business for him and two of his best mates. What made you choose a Boost Juice Franchise?This type of business venture was a completely new thing for all three of us. We really liked that Boost was a trusted<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_1f3e557fa21c4bb8be6cca45352192af%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250%2Ch_334/dc2051_1f3e557fa21c4bb8be6cca45352192af%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/15/5-Minutes-of-Gold-with-Co-Franchisee-of-Boost-Juice-Malvern-Central-Nicholas-Evans</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/15/5-Minutes-of-Gold-with-Co-Franchisee-of-Boost-Juice-Malvern-Central-Nicholas-Evans</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:41:21 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This weekend we caught up with our clients at Boost Juice Malvern Central for a chat about business as part of our '5 Minutes of Gold' series. Our director enjoyed a Pure Eden (kale and spinach and all the green things) while Nick told us about why a Boost store was his choice for a first business for him and two of his best mates. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_1f3e557fa21c4bb8be6cca45352192af~mv2.jpg"/><div>What made you choose a Boost Juice Franchise?</div><div>This type of business venture was a completely new thing for all three of us. We really liked that Boost was a trusted brand and gave its franchisees strong internal support. We had confidence that Boost would give us a structure to learn from and build from.</div><div>What piece of advice would you offer entrepreneurs starting out today?</div><div>Well, I’m conservative. I think that people planning on going out on their own should be prepared for the worst case scenario. That way, you can prepare and prevent!</div><div>As for what to do before starting out – I didn’t appreciate the behind the scenes part of the business enough. I really do wish that I had paid more attention to my accounting subjects at school! It was a steep learning curve to get into doing the books and managing the accounts. Of course, when you start-up a business, you want to minimise costs and do as much in-house as possible, but that means learning not to make mistakes.</div><div>What do you love about your business?</div><div>I love the potential that being in the business represents. I love that the harder I work, the bigger and stronger the business will grow and that we will create more opportunities in the future.</div><div>How do you find running the business with two of your best mates?</div><div>It’s actually really great. We work well together and we are supported by our 20 employees. We are lucky that we can always tell each other what we are thinking without worrying about hurting feelings! </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Adapt or die!</title><description><![CDATA[Harsh but fair. This is a real challenge for business owners, but one not to be ignored.Angus Kennard, CEO of Kennards Hire, said this week that business can't survive without change. A link to the MyBusiness article and the podcast is here.What's your experience? How do you strike the balance between sticking with what works and changing for your market?<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_dda583d424d445d796b7e44bdaa68d8e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/14/Adapt-or-die</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/14/Adapt-or-die</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:12:30 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Harsh but fair. This is a real challenge for business owners, but one not to be ignored.</div><div>Angus Kennard, CEO of Kennards Hire, said this week that business can't survive without change. A link to the MyBusiness article and the podcast is <a href="http://www.mybusiness.com.au/growth/2415-kennards-hire-chief-says-adapt-or-die">here.</a></div><div>What's your experience? How do you strike the balance between sticking with what works and changing for your market? </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_dda583d424d445d796b7e44bdaa68d8e~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Your idea is yours. Keep it that way.</title><description><![CDATA[Today we read this article on StartUp Daily - 'The Pitfalls of Asking an Investor to Sign an NDA'. We couldn’t believe that an investor would tell you that it is ok to tell all and sundry about your brilliant idea without protecting your intellectual property (IP) in it. Dan Gavel goes on to tell you that you should only ask for a non-disclosure agreement (or confidentiality agreement) (NDA) to be signed when covering specific areas including ‘anything IP related or protected’. Guess what? Your<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_f60bb2f0ccdf453ab20d207ff610af6f%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_260%2Ch_260/dc2051_f60bb2f0ccdf453ab20d207ff610af6f%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/10/Your-idea-is-yours-Keep-it-that-way</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/11/10/Your-idea-is-yours-Keep-it-that-way</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 20:44:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Today we read this article on StartUp Daily - <a href="http://www.startupdaily.net/2016/11/pitfalls-asking-investor-sign-nda/">'The Pitfalls of Asking an Investor to Sign an NDA'.</a></div><div>We couldn’t believe that an investor would tell you that it is ok to tell all and sundry about your brilliant idea without protecting your intellectual property (IP) in it. Dan Gavel goes on to tell you that you should only ask for a non-disclosure agreement (or confidentiality agreement) (NDA) to be signed when covering specific areas including ‘anything IP related or protected’. Guess what? Your ideas are your IP.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_f60bb2f0ccdf453ab20d207ff610af6f~mv2.jpg"/><div>We think that NDAs are important. Until you are in the market with a well-developed product or service, sharing your IP without protecting it leaves you exposed. What’s stopping the investor running off with the idea or selling it to someone else? Nothing. And what sort of investor doesn’t understand or acknowledge just how important your IP is in the start-up phase?</div><div>An NDA is an agreement that a potential investor or other third party signs to say that they acknowledge and agree that your IP and ideas are yours, and not theirs. A good NDA should set out the consequences of a breach. If a career investor thinks reading over many NDAs day-in, day-out is too hard, then they should create a precedent NDA they are prepared to sign each time a business owner comes to them.</div><div>Yes, Dan’s right when he says that enforcing NDAs costs time and money. That’s no reason to make it easier for anyone to take your idea and run with it. What’s yours is yours, protect it.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What's your deal?</title><description><![CDATA[UFC owners Lorenzo and Frank Feritta famously wrote a clause into their shareholders agreement that in the event of a boardroom deadlock, they would have a jiu jitsu fight that would be refereed by their friend and UFC President, Dana White.Sometimes we see business owners assume that they are better off with their ‘wink and handshake’ deals. They think putting their deals down in writing will be impossible because the law is rigid and so are legal documents and a written contract couldn’t<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/17df5f9fbde20edf9ef0839aa4bbe5f7.jpg/v1/fill/w_369%2Ch_243/17df5f9fbde20edf9ef0839aa4bbe5f7.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/10/10/Whats-your-deal</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/10/10/Whats-your-deal</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:34:57 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/17df5f9fbde20edf9ef0839aa4bbe5f7.jpg"/><div>UFC owners Lorenzo and Frank Feritta famously wrote a clause into their shareholders agreement that in the event of a boardroom deadlock, they would have a jiu jitsu fight that would be refereed by their friend and UFC President, Dana White.</div><div>Sometimes we see business owners assume that they are better off with their ‘wink and handshake’ deals. They think putting their deals down in writing will be impossible because the law is rigid and so are legal documents and a written contract couldn’t possibly reflect the parties’ intentions.</div><div>Ok, we will admit it, there’s usually a form and a pattern and terms that need to be in particular deals. But they are there for a reason, and they are there to protect the parties.</div><div>So what about this idea of inflexibility? Well, the law does have room to move. You and the people you do business with can be creative. You can come up with all sorts of ways you want your deal to work. A good advisor will put your grand plans and deals into writing in ways that make all parties clear on their rights and obligations, and you are protected if things don’t go to plan.</div><div>Business owners know that deals get done in all sorts of ways. That’s ok – just get them in writing!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>This means war! (or does it?)</title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday on our Instagram account, we posted one of Sun Tzu’s quotes that hit home.In his work ‘The Art of War’, Tzu wrote – The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.It made us think about what that means in the modern world. What does it mean when we are thinking about victories and wins in business?We applied it to how we look at disputes in business. It’s no secret that in litigation, even a winner can come out feeling like they have lost – time, money, energy, privacy – the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_c6f4c98ca6fe42fd80d8270503c7f6a7%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333%2Ch_384/dc2051_c6f4c98ca6fe42fd80d8270503c7f6a7%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/10/04/This-means-war-or-does-it</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/10/04/This-means-war-or-does-it</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:55:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_c6f4c98ca6fe42fd80d8270503c7f6a7~mv2.jpg"/><div>Yesterday on our Instagram account, we posted one of Sun Tzu’s quotes that hit home.</div><div>In his work ‘The Art of War’, Tzu wrote – The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.</div><div>It made us think about what that means in the modern world. What does it mean when we are thinking about victories and wins in business?</div><div>We applied it to how we look at disputes in business. It’s no secret that in litigation, even a winner can come out feeling like they have lost – time, money, energy, privacy – the works (just think about what goes to the other side or the public in discovery, affidavit material, and then evidence in the witness box). So, the real win is getting a resolution before there needs to be a battle in the true sense.</div><div>This does go against what is often the approach for parties in a dispute. It is usually like a game of Battleship – each party starting the game with a strong position and a clear declaration of war. But what we see this doing is getting the parties invested in a war from day one. They are tied to a position from that moment. They have drawn their line in the sand, and there is no turning back.</div><div>This doesn’t bode well for a negotiated outcome that will avoid all of that time, money, energy and otherwise.</div><div>So – how can businesses stop the litigation horse from bolting?</div><div>Well, for starters, get good advice. Look for a lawyer that will be straight with you about your prospects, and the cost and effort and other things that you are going to have to deal with if you run litigation. Don’t bury your head in the sand and think that slamming the other side with a court document will have them surrendering and paying up. Know what you are going to have to invest and do to run your issue right to the very end.</div><div>Then – be strategic. Map out the possibilities. Imagine you are on ‘the other side’ for a day or two. How would you play it? What would it take for you to settle? What are you willing to give up to get the outcome you want? What are the levers for the other side? Is there a more creative way to get what you want? For example, if you are trying to recover a debt from another business that has no capital, is it really worth your while to pursue them in the courts? Maybe there is something more valuable than a court order that you can look for from them in a negotiated settlement.</div><div>Think about getting in a room with the other side – and early. Don’t wait for the war cry. Sit down, with your advisors, and talk. Even if you don’t settle, use the opportunity to uncover what’s at the heart of the other side’s opposition to you. It will help your case if you need to run it.</div><div>Don’t get caught in the ‘pokie machine trap’. This means that the more you tip into a dispute, the more likely you’ll be invested in it and determined to fight – regardless of the ultimate cost and outcome. Don’t spend time or money unless you are clear on the next steps and your appetite to keep going.</div><div>Sometimes, you’ve just got to have a fight to get the outcome you want and need. But, before you draw your weapons, it is wise to see if you can have the victory without the battle.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>sealing a deal</title><description><![CDATA[This week, the AFR published an article about how Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik Eklund seals deals. We aren't so keen on some of his tactics - like making up someone to back you up, or being purposefully confusing. That said, some other tips might be useful - listening to the other side really resonated with us. What are your thoughts?Read the article here - The 10 best tips to seal any deal, by Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik EklundRead.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/4675d03a382547e09fef2f23abecb65f.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/27/sealing-a-deal</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/27/sealing-a-deal</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 23:54:36 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week, the AFR published an article about how Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik Eklund seals deals. We aren't so keen on some of his tactics - like making up someone to back you up, or being purposefully confusing. That said, some other tips might be useful - listening to the other side really resonated with us. What are your thoughts?</div><div>Read the article here -<a href="http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/the-10-best-tips-to-seal-any-deal-by-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund-20160922-grmkk5">The 10 best tips to seal any deal, by Million Dollar Listing's Fredrik EklundRead</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/4675d03a382547e09fef2f23abecb65f.jpg"/><div><a href="http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/the-10-best-tips-to-seal-any-deal-by-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund-20160922-grmkk5"></a></div><div><a href="http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/the-10-best-tips-to-seal-any-deal-by-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund-20160922-grmkk5"></a></div><div><a href="http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/the-10-best-tips-to-seal-any-deal-by-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund-20160922-grmkk5"></a></div><div><a href="http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/the-10-best-tips-to-seal-any-deal-by-million-dollar-listings-fredrik-eklund-20160922-grmkk5"></a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>sanity clause!</title><description><![CDATA[Genius! Driftwood: All right. It says the, uh, "The first part of the party of the first part shall be known in this contract as the first part of the party of the first part shall be known in this contract" - look, why should we quarrel about a thing like this? We'll take it right out, eh? Fiorello: Yeah, it's a too long, anyhow. (They both tear off the tops of their contracts.) Now, what do we got left? Driftwood: Well, I got about a foot and a half. Now, it says, uh, "The party of the second<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/G_Sy6oiJbEk/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/20/Sanity-Clause</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/20/Sanity-Clause</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 22:26:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G_Sy6oiJbEk"/><div>Genius! </div><div>Driftwood: All right. It says the, uh, &quot;The first part of the party of the first part shall be known in this contract as the first part of the party of the first part shall be known in this contract&quot; - look, why should we quarrel about a thing like this? We'll take it right out, eh? Fiorello: Yeah, it's a too long, anyhow. (They both tear off the tops of their contracts.) Now, what do we got left? Driftwood: Well, I got about a foot and a half. Now, it says, uh, &quot;The party of the second part shall be known in this contract as the party of the second part.&quot; Fiorello: Well, I don't know about that... Driftwood: Now what's the matter? Fiorello: I no like-a the second party, either. Driftwood: Well, you should've come to the first party. We didn't get home 'til around four in the morning... I was blind for three days!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>we return your calls...and the rest...</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_6fc4ff4a5885408e8e124c302664945b%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_450%2Ch_334/dc2051_6fc4ff4a5885408e8e124c302664945b%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/22/We-return-your-callsand-the-rest</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/22/We-return-your-callsand-the-rest</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:35:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/dc2051_6fc4ff4a5885408e8e124c302664945b~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>let's get down to business</title><description><![CDATA[Welcome! ll.gold is here, and we are ready to change the way you think about lawyers!We are looking forward to working with you to grow your business.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/553565181d7e40c096fc30b971009842.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/18/hello-world</link><guid>https://www.llgold.com.au/single-post/2016/09/18/hello-world</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:25:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Welcome! </div><div>ll.gold is here, and we are ready to change the way you think about lawyers!</div><div>We are looking forward to working with you to grow your business. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/553565181d7e40c096fc30b971009842.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>