The legal principle of undue influence provides that a contract may be set aside or at least voidable in favour of the purported ‘weaker party’, should the agreement have arisen from a relationship of influence between the parties. Not all such transactions are remediable, but where established, the ‘weaker party’ will have the option to continue reading
As a business owner, there are countless worries that may keep you up at night. Some fears are ungrounded and are more like unsubstantiated worries. In a way, they can help to keep you alert of important issues. They are small worries, focus on competitors, staff, potential growth areas, are you doing enough marketing, are continue reading
The hospitality industry is now clearly the first true financial casualty of the restrictions recently placed by the government on our usual way of life. The inability to gather in groups, social distancing and cancellation of events, conferences and the like was brutally swift and unexpected. It has had an immediate and direct impact upon continue reading
Telemarketing is an evolving industry. It has undergone tremendous changes over the years, necessitating adjustments with regards to policies and technological approach of the business. Among notable changes taking place around the globe is a more stringent approach to law enforcement. In Australia, the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) and the Australian Competition and continue reading
Businesses and individuals contract or employ other professionals to provide guidance. They use their services to assist in business growth, create and implement day-to-day operations, navigate competition and overcome the unfortunate occurrence of disputes. Professional advice has a number of typical sources. It may come from internal personnel or from external individuals or organisations. There’s continue reading
Any business would want to avoid the kind of punitive fines meted by the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) for breaching telemarketing guidelines. If you closely follow what has been happening, you realize that some companies in the renewable energy sector have paid dearly for going against the law. How did they get there? continue reading
Fresh building works always bring an air of excitement. Whether a new construction or renovations, resources have been gathered, plans have been made, planning and other obstacles cleared, the various teams arrive on site. And the vision of the new property, for commercial or residential use, gives a fresh air of anticipation for the future. continue reading
