Caveats

A caveat is a notice recorded on a title to land to protect an interest that affects that title. The caveat forbids registration of any further interests that may affect the interest recorded in the caveat without the consent of the caveator (the person who lodges the caveat).

Impact of New Mandatory Data Breach Notification Laws

Amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Act) will require the mandatory reporting of “Eligible Data Breaches”. The principal change to the Act is the introduction of mandatory notification requirements in the event of a data breach.

Ceasing to be a sole director

If you are the director of a company in Australia and no longer wish to be in that position, subject to the company’s constitution, you may resign at any time by giving written notice to the company [1]. This resignation is unilateral and need not be accepted by the company to be effective [2].

Drone Intrusion Part 2: They are watching

By Paul Fletcher.

Drone Intrusion Part 1: What are my rights?

By Paul Fletcher.

Understanding “Without Prejudice” Privilege

Frequently during commercial negotiations, and in an attempt to keep information they are disclosing from being used against them, parties use the phrase “without prejudice”.

Fletcher Law’s Guide to Shareholders Agreements

A shareholders’ agreement (SHA) is a contract between some or all of the shareholders of a company. Pursuant to an SHA, shareholders agree to regulate the exercise of some of their rights as shareholders of a company.

Debt collection approach

Dealing with overdue debts can be the least pleasant part of being in business, but without cash flow a business will struggle. Managing payments should be given top priority.

Unfair dismissal?

New protection for small business when dealing with “The Big End of Town”

Small businesses can be particularly exposed to unfair contractual terms when dealing with the big end of town.