We all have something to hide… even YOU!
Take back your privacy (or at least some bits of it…) with these easy to use utilities.
Pssst, over here! (You need to read this if your business turns over more than $3 million)
We’ve all heard about the increasing prevalence of data ‘breaches’ and ‘hackings’. Some well-publicised examples include: The hacking of Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite in 2010; The theft and publication of 6 million user passwords from LinkedIn in 2012. This was followed up in May 2016, when hackers stole and posted for sale on the […]
What the doctor ordered: dealing with employee medical records
We are often asked what rights an employer has to require their employees to undergo a medical assessment or provide their medical records. The answer is usually not straightforward, as there are some serious personal and privacy issues to consider. The question comes down to striking a balance.
To what extent can a company indemnify a director?
There are over 700 laws that can impose personal liability on directors. While it is common for companies to provide directors with an ‘indemnity’ or ‘insurance cover’ for these liabilities, there are limitations and restrictions on how far this indemnity and cover can extend.
Take-it or leave-it (or perhaps ‘void-it’)? Some things to consider in your Website Development Agreements
Website developers understand very clearly the notion of the ‘information architecture’ of a website, yet not all of them get it when it comes to the architecture of the service agreement they enter with their clients
How do I get out of a contract I wish I never signed?
You signed a contract, but things aren’t working out. It happens. In this article we explore some ways you might be able to get yourself out of the deal.
How do companies work?
When we hear the word ‘company’, we all think we know what the person is talking about. We deal with companies every day. Most of us work for a company, and we certainly buy things from them. But companies are actually a strange thing. Let’s start with a bit of a history lesson.
Who gets to choose who goes on your board?
Most people think the directors of their company are appointed by a majority of shareholders. But often this is not the case. Discover the full picture.
Business succession and your super fund
Sometimes people look to their super fund as a means of funding life insurance for a business buy-sell arrangement. This is possible, but there are some tricks and traps to be aware of…
8 honest tips on getting a job interview as a lawyer
With literally thousands of newly-minted lawyers pouring out of our universities each year, the question begs, ‘How do I get my foot in the door?’ For that matter, even experienced lawyers need to ask themselves this question when it comes time to move on (either voluntarily or involuntarily). We thought we would give you some […]