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The keys to setting up a franchise business
Once you have decided that franchising is the right option for your business, you need to consider the first steps for setting up a franchise system. It is essential to…
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How you can lose your property sale
Much has been written in recent times about the ability of auction bidders, who after winning an auction bid have a change of heart. Some “experts” have suggested that they…
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Landlord Promises – Don’t get caught out!
What are pre-lease landlord promises and what can happen? Promises made by landlords and leasing agents during lease negotiations can later provide a tenant with legal rights, even if the…
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Implementing Redundancy Schemes
In the recent case of CFMEU v Port Kembla Coal Terminal Ltd (No 2) [2015] FCA 1088, the Federal Court reiterated the importance of adhering to procedural fairness and both…
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Agent’s Commissions – Cross the t’s and dot the i’s or else!
I was very interested in the result of a recent court appeal by a Bribie Island home seller, Michael Millar. The agent who introduced the ultimate buyer to the property…
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What relevance does malicious intent have on defamation proceedings?
It is often the case that my clients ask this very question. Unfortunately, it is common for perpetrators to be motivated by malice when publishing defamatory material and proof of…
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Property Acquisition in Queensland – Part 2
Last week FC Lawyers posted Part One of the Two Part series on Property Acquisition in Queensland. The following is Part Two of the blog post, however if you would like…
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Property Acquisition in Queensland – Part 1
Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions we ever make. Once you find the right property, what then? Below is an overview of the steps to be…
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Keeping in touch with an employee on parental leave
All employees in Australia are entitled to parental leave provided that they have worked for their employer for at least 12 months. For casual employees to be eligible for unpaid…
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Proposed Retail Shop Lease Amendments – Lessor Disclosure Statement
The Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015 (Qld) (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 13 October 2015. The Bill has been drafted in response to a statutory review of…
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Innovation to be a key driver for Government into the New Year
Earlier this week the Turnbull Government released their Innovation Statement, which sets out the Governments plan support the growth of innovation in Australia. What are the key changes? Some of…
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Getting into Property Development – The decisions you need to make before taking action
Where do you start with property development? Many people outside the property industry would like to get ahead by successfully developing property, but don’t know where to start. With proper…
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