Shareholder Agreements – Avoiding Shareholder and Director Disputes
Table of Contents Shareholder and director disputes At the outset of a new business venture the risk of a dispute may seem far fetched. However, the practical reality that we often see is that disputes in one form or another frequently arise over time for example due to differences of opinion. These differences can easily […]
Casual Workers Fair Work Amendment 2021 | HG Law
The Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill makes changes for casual employees.
Protecting your brand & trade mark registration
Before choosing your brand: We have previously discussed important considerations when choosing the name of your business. Before you decide upon your brand (which may consist of a letter, word, name, number, logo, aspect of packaging, shape, colour, sound or scent) and launch it (including before you register your domain name) a trade mark availability […]
Australian business structures – choosing the right structure for your business
In this issue we examine the key types of business structures through which business can legally be conducted in Australia as follows: 1. Sole proprietors: individuals who are liable for the business. 2. Partnerships / limited partnerships: two or more persons or entities who are jointly and individually liable for the business (unless it is […]