What a Will Kit doesn’t do
April 21, 2022There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of...
[Read More...]Minimising directors’ liability – deeds of indemnity, access and insurance
Company directors have many responsibilities when carrying out their duties. Generally, company directors and officers are not personally liable for a company’s debts. Certain circumstances however can arise where directors may find themselves facing legal or other regulatory action exposing...
[Read More...]If an Employer breaches an employment contract can its restrictions be enforced?
Employment contracts often contain restraint of trade clauses seeking to restrict employees from engaging in certain conduct that may adversely affect the business. Although restraint provisions apply during and after the employment relationship, they are most frequently tested once an...
[Read More...]You said what? About defamation claims
March 26, 2021‘He said’, ‘she said’, ‘they said’. Defamation cases can attract a lot of attention in the media, particularly when they involve well-known celebrities like Rebel Wilson or Geoffrey Rush, however, are not exclusive to those with a high profile. The...
[Read More...]Why you should have your domestic building contract reviewed
Whether you are renovating an existing home or building from scratch, most domestic building contracts involve considerable sums of money. In fact, entering a building contract may be one of the most significant financial transactions you undertake. Despite the excitement...
[Read More...]How the PPSR protects purchasers of personal property
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national, electronic register of security interests in personal property. The PPSR was established on 30 January 2012 with the aim of protecting buyers of personal property where an existing security interest exists...
[Read More...]What does a public liability claim mean?
November 28, 2020A public liability claim is a potential entitlement to compensation for injuries or harm suffered in a range of circumstances due to the negligence of another person or entity. Many public liability claims arise when a person is injured in...
[Read More...]Accessing digital assets – estate planning essentials
November 27, 2020The recent death of Gerald Cotton, former Chief Executive Officer of Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company, Quadriga CX, emphasises the importance of planning your electronic after-life. Mr Cotton’s death in India at the age of 30, has not only raised suspicion...
[Read More...]Wage theft is a crime in Queensland
November 26, 2020Failure to pay employees their proper entitlements could leave employers exposed to criminal charges (including jail time) under new laws introduced in Queensland. Criminalisation of 'wage theft' The Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Act 2020 (Qld) introduces...
[Read More...]Commercial Leasing and COVID-19 Mandatory Code of Conduct released
April 8, 2020At Donnie Harris Law we have been closely following this issue because we know how important it is for many of our clients. The economic impact of COVID-19 on business generally, and commercial leasing arrangements has been profound. On 7...
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