Changes to the Australian Consumer Law now prohibit businesses from proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with consumers and small businesses.
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Joint ownership of land can cause problems when there is disagreement about how the land can be used. One party can force the other to sell or subdivide but only if that is “just and fair” which can be a question for VCAT to resolve.
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Restraint of Trade clauses, when attached to a business sale/purchase, are intended to prevent the seller competing with the business they have just sold.
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A recent cruise ship holiday turned bus ride due to bad weather has resulted in a significant legal decision that a person can seek compensation for distress and disappointment resulting from a bad holiday.
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We are now seeing contracts that can’t be completed due to Covid-19 shutdown or staff illness. If this is affecting you, what are your options?
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It is a sad fact of business life that sometimes a business is unable to afford to keep all its employees. If this happens to you there are rules you must follow and legal advice you may need.
Read MoreSmall business is not completely exempt from unfair dismissal rules. Know your obligations to avoid the risk of a ruling against you.
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