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...
[Read More...]Coronavirus – Helpful legal information for contracts and conveyancing
March 22, 2020Contractual obligations in the wake of coronavirus If you are about to sign a contract or have already signed a contract, you should be thinking about how the COVID-19 restrictions, business conditions and challenges may impact on your contractual obligations. ...
[Read More...]Coronavirus – Helpful legal information for employers and employees
March 20, 2020The coronavirus pandemic places considerable pressure on workplaces, as employers struggle to balance health and safety concerns, their obligations to employees and the continuity of business operations in challenging circumstances. Likewise, employees may be concerned for their own health and...
[Read More...]Business Structures: Company
October 17, 2018When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at companies - how to set one up...
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