Commercial Law Articles
A to Z of Commercial Law: Tips for professionals and for clients
I recently wrote a series of short LinkedIn articles under the title “A to Z – Commercial Law: Tips for Professionals and Clients”, based on issues which have arisen [...]
The problem with promises
“Let’s just cover that in the contract” is a phrase which I hear a lot. There’s a common misconception that so long as an issue is written down in [...]
Do memes breach copyright law?
From the early days of ‘lol cats’ and ‘rickrolling’ to Bernie Sanders and his mittens, internet memes have become a fundamental part of our modern youth culture. All across the [...]
Non-competes: How long is too long?
896 days. That’s the amount of time my 14-year-old daughter (let’s call her Jess) spent with a mouth full of metal, and yesterday, after 896 days she was finally [...]
Trademark Tips: Do you want to be exclusive? Register your trademark
Whether your business is established or just at the start-up stage, it is important to think about your intellectual property rights and whether you need to register them. Unlike [...]
Trademark Tips: What are they and why you need to know
Have you ever noticed the TM or ® symbols displayed alongside the names and logos of brands and businesses you deal with, and wondered what they mean? While both [...]
Tips to successfully sell your business
If you’re planning to sell your business, what things are likely to improve your chances of success? I talk to many business owners who are planning or seeking to [...]
The road ahead?
Sixteen weeks ago, I wrote an article about how to make smart legal decisions in these uncertain times, taking inspiration from Cormac McCarthy's stunning post-apocalyptic novel 'The Road'. The changes [...]
Risky releases – part 2
In my previous article on 17 December, I wrote about what to consider when granting releases, commenting on the Queensland Supreme Court decision (Dormway Pty Ltd v Wichmann [2018] QSC 277). [...]
How broad is your release?
Granting releases can be dangerous, as illustrated by a recent Queensland Supreme Court decision about recovering money from a fraudulent employee (Dormway Pty Ltd v Wichmann [2018] QSC 277) Wichmann [...]
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