Trademark tips
What is a trademark? When people think of trademarks, the first thing that comes mind is usually their business name or logo – but did...
Directors - get your number
What is a Director’s Identification Number? From November 2021, applications will open for directors to apply for a new Director’s...
Workplaces and Vaccinations - Resources
The Australian and Victorian Governments are publishing resources for employers to assist with navigating the issue of workplaces and...
Now published - VSBC FAQs relating to the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme 2021
Victorian commercial tenants and landlords may be interested to read the Victorian Small Business Commissioner's guidance on how the...
A case on unfair dismissal during Covid-19
2020 has been quite a year, with COVID19 turning everything upside down. Along with the virus, uneasiness and uncertainty spread all...
You may want to think twice before using that emoji…
Defamation is a funny little area of the law and in the past, cases have been run because of information published in newspapers, blogs...
Recent amendents to Retail Leases legislation in Victoria
The Retail Leases Amendment Act 2019 is now in play. Landlords and tenants should make sure they are across the changes when entering...
Commercial Tenancies - Victoria - COVID - Excellent Resource
Sam Hopper's blog (here) is a fantastic resource for commercial tenants, landlords and property managers to keep up to date with the ever...
Update - Victorian status of the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies
In early April, the National Cabinet released the Code. Subsequently, the Victorian government passed the Omnibus (Emergency Measures)...
Covid-19 Resources
Covid-19 is hitting us all hard. We are working closely with clients as best we can to guide us all though this difficult time. We will...