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Patent lack of novelty, what it is and when a patent can be revoked
Patent lack of novelty is a ground for revoking an Australian patent. Learn the reverse infringement test and when prior art defeats a claim.
Read noteUndue influence in business contracts and when a signed deal can be set aside
Undue influence can make a signed business contract voidable. Learn what it is, which relationships raise it, and how to protect your deals from challenge.
Read noteHow enforceable undertakings with the ACCC work
Enforceable undertakings are court-enforceable promises businesses give the ACCC to resolve consumer law breaches. Learn how they work and when to negotiate.
Read noteDo Initials Count as a Signature on a Contract?
Initials can count as a signature and bind you to a contract's terms in Australia. Here is when initialling a document is enough, and when it is not.
Read noteArbitration or mediation and choosing the right path for a commercial dispute
Arbitration or mediation: weigh cost, confidentiality, control and enforceability to choose the right dispute resolution path for your Australian business.
Read noteYour obligations when an employee requests flexible work
An employee has asked for flexible work. You must respond in writing within 21 days and can refuse only on reasonable business grounds. Here's what to do.
Read noteRestraint of trade clauses and what makes them enforceable
Restraint of trade clauses are only enforceable if reasonable. Learn how courts assess non-compete clauses and what the 2027 reforms mean for your business.
Read noteLegal disputes for small businesses, first steps, resolution options and deadlines
Australian small businesses facing a legal dispute: first steps, keeping it out of court, tribunals versus litigation and the deadlines that matter.
Read noteVoidable transactions in Australia and how liquidators can claw back payments
How liquidators unwind unfair preferences and other voidable transactions under the Corporations Act, the time limits, and the defences available to creditors.
Read noteThe core business agreement, a clause-by-clause guide for Australian small businesses
A clause-by-clause guide to the commercial agreement your small business signs with customers, and the drafting choices that protect payment and limit risk.
Read noteUnfair dismissal claims, the process, the deadline and what they can cost
Unfair dismissal claims can reach any business. Here is how the Fair Work Commission process works, who can claim, the 21-day deadline and the remedies.
Read noteChoosing a structure for your collaborative business arrangement
Weighing how to structure a collaborative business arrangement? Compare joint ventures, partnerships and profit-share agreements, and the risks each carries.
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