4 Bite-Sized Points on Trademarks
Do you believe that your distinctive business logo or symbol is secured from competitors? Do you currently violate existing rights? Here are the four key things that you must know about trademarks and protecting your business. 1. Why Do I Need A Trademark? A trademark is any word, name, symbol, design, phrase or logo that you […]
You Know It’s Time to Incorporate When…
Incorporating a startup business is a big decision, and requires careful research and planning. This article will help you map out your startups future and enable you to understand the benefits of incorporating.
What Are The Recent Changes To The Investor Visa Programme?
Injections, injections and some more injections into the economy. Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the Investor Visa Program.
The 5 Things You Need to Know About Employee Share Scheme Changes
New amendments to the Employee Share Scheme (ESS) earlier this year have made sharing equity with your employees easier. Find out more below.
Lawpath’s ESOP Preparation Program
Equity can be a major drawcard when attracting talent. Our new ESOP Preparation Program can help keep you up to date on equity sharing.
5 Famous Australian Trademark Claims
As the real estate turf wars continue over REA Group’s push to trademark ‘realestate.com.au’, we’re recounting some of the more absurd trademark claims.
Follow Up: Lawpath’s Free Bullying & Harassment Webinar
Our Webinar by Michael Cosgrove provided great insight into how businesses can deal with their workplace bullying issues.
Australia’s New Privacy Laws
On 12 March 2014 the Australian Government introduced new privacy laws known as the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
Failed Property Settlements Expected To Rise
The most common reasons why property settlements don’t go through.
Starting up? Know what you’re worth!
Don’t raise capital without understanding the true value of your business. Read about it here + use our FREE Co-Founder Agreement.
Public Servant Loses Sex Injury Compensation Case
The High Court has upheld an appeal against a woman being able to claim workers’ compensation for injuries sustained while having sex after work.
Australia’s New Privacy Policy: How Does It Affect You?
Here’s some insights into the key areas that your company policy needs to address as a direct result of developments in the law.
Why legal matters when starting a Business?
When, why and how should you use the law when engaging in business practices. Read this article for a useful insight into the law and business.
Work Injuries and Dismissals – Be Careful
Terminating an under-performing employee is not unheard of. However, employers must be careful when doing this to avoid any false claims being made.
Termination From Negative Social Media Comments: Linfox Case
We wrote in 2011 about a FWA decision involving social media misuse by a Linfox employee. The case went on appeal and the FWA full bench delivered their decision in October, upholding the finding at first instance that the employee was unfairly dismissed and finding that the orders for compensation and reinstatement were appropriate in […]
Coalition’s IR Policy – What’s in It for SMEs?
The federal Coalition has formally released their Industrial Relations Policy (‘IR Policy’) which has since been followed by the Budget-in-Reply speech.
New Laws to Protect Workers – Update
Last week the Federal Government passed two new bills through the House of Representatives which provide greater protections for employees.
Small Business Fined $20k for Breaching Workplace Regulations
This recent case demonstrates that small businesses are not exempt from workplace regulations regarding payment of wages. Read about it here.