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commercial law 19 Oct 2026
When your startup actually needs a commercial lawyer
When does a startup need a commercial lawyer? A decision guide weighing DIY templates against paid legal advice and the contracts that justify the cost.
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commercial law 19 Oct 2026
Anatomy of a client agreement and the clauses that protect your business
Drafting a client agreement? Know the essential clauses, from scope and payment to liability caps and termination, and the traps that leave you exposed.
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consumer law 19 Oct 2026
The Ozdirect case and where dropshipping crosses the line under Australian consumer law
Dropshipping is legal in Australia, but the Ozdirect case shows where it crosses the line. Learn the ACCC rules on payments, refunds and consumer guarantees.
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commercial law 19 Oct 2026
Manufacturing agreements in Australia, what they are and why they matter
A manufacturing agreement sets out who owns your product designs and who pays for defective goods. Here is what one covers and why your business needs it.
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commercial law 18 Oct 2026
Which Structure Should You Use to Work With a Corporate Partner
Working with a bigger business? Compare distribution, equity, JV and referral structures, and weigh liability, IP and competition issues before you sign.
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intellectual property 18 Oct 2026
How colour trade marks work in Australia, registration, distinctiveness and the disputes they spark
Colour trade marks are registrable in Australia but hard to win. Here's how distinctiveness, evidence of use and consumer law claims actually work.
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commercial law 18 Oct 2026
Beta participation agreements and the clauses that protect your product before launch
Drafting a beta participation agreement? Here are the essential clauses that protect your IP, tester data and launch timeline before you invite testers in.
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privacy 18 Oct 2026
EDM marketing compliance in Australia, your obligations under the Spam Act, Privacy Act and ACL
EDM and email marketing in Australia must comply with the Spam Act, Privacy Act and consumer law. Here are your obligations, the penalties and a checklist.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
NewLaw explained and what the fixed-fee, online legal model means for small business
NewLaw explained for Australian small business: what the fixed-fee, online legal services model is, how engagements actually run, and the traps to check first.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
Legal checklist for launching an online business in Australia
The legal checklist for starting an online business in Australia: registration, consumer law, privacy, spam rules and the contracts you need.
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commercial law 17 Oct 2026
Offer to treat vs offer and what binds your business in contract law
What is an offer to treat and how does it differ from a binding offer? A plain-language guide to contract formation for Australian small business owners.
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commercial law 16 Oct 2026
Product Disclosure Statements and when your business must give one
When your business must give retail clients a Product Disclosure Statement, what it must contain, and the consequences of PDS disclosure errors.
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