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Why hire a startup lawyer?

October 11, 2017 6:18 am

You have the idea, the passion, and knowledge but you need help with with the legalities. In this post we look at a few reasons to hire a startup lawyer from the get go to avoid any pitfalls along your way to success.

10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Caveats and Mortgages

October 9, 2017 8:45 am

Caveats and mortgages are common terms used in obtaining finance and loans from banks – but what exactly are they? We’re here to clear up the technical meaning of the words so you’re in the know next time you walk into a bank to get that finance approved for your next property purchase!

The NEW law that will stop retailers from charging excessive payment surcharges!

September 13, 2017 12:23 pm

Since 1 September 2017, all businesses across Australia imposing payment surcharges on card transactions will need to comply with new law banning ‘excessive’ payment surcharges.

Protect your business start-up before you hurt yourself

August 25, 2017 3:03 am

Starting a business can be an exciting journey that turns new ideas into reality. Here are some key aspects of starting, running and growing a business.

Trusts 101

July 31, 2017 4:43 pm

To put it simply, a trust is a relationship where a person (settlor) can entrust another person (trustee) to hold onto property and deal with it for the benefit of another person or group of people (beneficiary).

Thrill Seeking Warnings: Exclusion of Liability

June 29, 2017 11:33 am

The New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal awarded an appellant $136,075.00 in damages as compensation for injuries suffered in a quad biking activity despite the risk warnings and assistance provided by instructors.

Residential Tenancies Your Rights and Protections

June 29, 2017 10:26 am

There is sometimes an imbalance between the landlord and tenancy relationship. In NSW, the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (the ‘Act’) and Residential Tenancies Regulation 2010 (the ‘Regulations’) attempts to bridge this gap by giving you certain rights in your tenancy.

Caveats, Loans and Homes

May 11, 2015 6:55 pm

You might have heard the term “caveats” thrown around here and there when referring to loan agreements and property. But what exactly are they?

How To Determine If A Debt Is Genuinely Owed Or Not

February 16, 2015 11:44 am

It is not uncommon for monies that are allegedly owed to be recovered through court processes. If you have money owed to you or dispute a claim against you for money, it is important to approach legal practitioners such as our team at Lazarus Legal to actually determine whether a debt is genuinely owed or not.

Can Unfriending someone on Facebook be considered Workplace Bullying?

January 24, 2015 6:20 pm

You may have recently heard on the news about a recent Fair Work Commission case which found that “unfriending” someone from Facebook can constitute workplace bullying. But first, we thought we’d clarify a few things because the law is not always clear cut…

Shopping for Shops: What to expect when entering Commercial and Retail Leases

November 24, 2014 4:20 pm

Starting a business in a new area is an exciting prospect – new place, new people, and new opportunities. When shopping for a new shop, ensure you understand the lease you’re entering into.

Top Guns: Duties and Responsibilities of Directors

October 3, 2014 10:23 pm

Directors of a company are the movers and shakers. They are the game changers and the motivators. They can direct the future of the entire company to success, and with that role comes great responsibilities.