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Explore these helpful resources for New Business Owners in Brisbane and Moreton Bay Starting a business is exciting, but there is a lot to think about in the early stages. Alongside choosing the right business structure, preparing contracts and understanding your legal obligations, it is important to build a strong support network around you. When I first started Collett Law Group, some of the most useful support came from free business programs, mentors and local business ne

This is a very popular enquiry. Of course, while any change at work may be difficult for an employee to adjust to, only certain conduct by an employer will constitute a breach of the employment law. What Constitutes Adverse Action by an Employer Most employment relationships in Australia are governed by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (‘the Act’). Under the Act adverse action by an employer against an employee can include a range of conduct. According to section 342(1) of the Ac

Making a will provides certainty and control over the fate of all your assets and avoids potentially undesirable outcomes dictated by statutory intestacy laws. Property and circumstances you may have overlooked Have you considered the money in your bank accounts, shares, cryptocurrency, vehicles, furniture and whitegoods, personal valuables, keepsakes? What happens with your digital property – social media accounts, subscriptions, files stored on your devices and in the cloud

A decision to sell your business is easily one of the most important life choices you will ever make. Obtaining legal advice before you begin negotiations with potential buyers is essential to making sure that you protect your rigts and get the best outcome for your particular goals. Here is a brief strating point checklist of the questions that we suggest every business owner should review and answer to determine whether the business is "sale ready". Who is the seller entity

In Queensland, tenants should pay careful attention to, and consider negotiating, several core clauses in a typical commercial lease. These are the essential clauses we recommend you carefully review with your lawyer: Term and Option to Renew: Tenants should ensure the lease specifies the term clearly, along with any options to renew, including how and when any option must be exercised. Rent and Rent Review Provisions: The lease should detail how rent is calculated, how and w

All State jurisdictions have laws, which allow eligible applicants to bring a claim against a deceased estate for adequate provision. In Queensland the relevant provisions are contained in Part 4 of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). Who are the eligible applicants? Eligible applicants, include a spouse (including by marriage or a de facto partner), a child (including biological, adopted and step-children with limitations), or another dependant of the deceased (a person substant

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Protecting intellectual property (IP) in Australia involves taking certain legal steps to safeguard your creations, inventions, and...

A bankruptcy notice is the first step in the process of bankruptcy.

One of the most important questions that creditors face in debt recovery is whether to make their claim in QCAT or the Magistrates Court.