Articles

Trading terms (series)

A series of short articles on trading terms – must haves, optional extras, what to avoid, and how to make them work for your business – by Stephen Robertson

May 20, 2023
Seller beware? Seller disclosure arrives (late) in Queensland

The Property Law Bill 2023 (Qld) will introduce a new seller disclosure statement and affect all Queensland property sales.

Apr 10, 2023
Unfair Contract Terms (series)

The unfair contract terms series examines some common problem clauses, and includes Stephen’s recommendations on how to approach the UCT regime

Nov 16, 2022
A to Z of Commercial Law: Tips for professionals and for clients

This A to Z Commercial law series records 26 LinkedIn posts about commercial law, written in a ‘twice weekly’ format by Stephen Robertson

May 23, 2022
The problem with promises

Promises in contracts are a problem, if you lack a method to enforce them. This article discusses how to investigate, mitigate your risk and manage future performance promises.

Apr 7, 2022
Non-competes: How long is too long?

It’s common for people to accept requests for long non-compete or restraint obligations – assuming they will not be enforceable. This article discusses why that approach is unwise

Oct 25, 2021
Tips to successfully sell your business

Being prepared, understanding your security position, having objective markers for value and asking for help are key factors in a successful business sale.

Aug 10, 2021
Tax deductibility for community sheds

It’s rare to see new categories of DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient status) added to the tax law, but this has occurred recently for men’s sheds (and other community sheds).

Sep 14, 2020
What’s the point of an explanatory memorandum (EM)?

Why use an explanatory memorandum – what does it do? Learn how to inform, analyse, communicate, provide detail and explain through an EM.

Jul 18, 2020
Making smart legal decisions in uncertain times

By Stephen Robertson|22-3-20 Uncertain times are here, with widespread concern about the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.† What should we do, to make smart legal decisions in these uncertain times? “Look, whatever is up there, it’s better to know about it than to not know… because we don’t like surprises. Surprises are scary…we…

Mar 22, 2020