Choosing a good trademark can be one of the best business decisions you will ever make. So when you start looking into branding as a startup, it should definitely be something you turn your mind to, and a trademark lawyer can help you. Most startups register their business name and domain name, some social handles … Read more
Before Covid-19 online law firms were often viewed with intrigue, but not taken seriously. “That model would never suit us” – “Our clients are different, they would only ever meet us in person”- “We couldn’t possibly have all our appointments online”. And “the cloud?! Oh well, that’s not secure”. Then, almost overnight, there was little … Read more
E-commerce? Well, we all know what commerce is… the buying and selling of goods and services. It’s been around for a while… well, almost as long as human kind has! It began with prehistoric people bartering, and became monetary based in the ancient world. So why all the fuss about “e-commerce”? Is it a e-volution? … Read more
Being a woman and a lawyer has not always been easy. At law school in the early ’00s there were already more women than men studying law. But at the firm where I began working, first as a secretary, and then as a paralegal, I couldn’t help but notice that although there were similar numbers … Read more
Over the years we have heard – through the grapevine – questions that people desperately want to ask lawyers, but usually don’t have the courage to. If you’re thinking lawyers are expensive, full of jargon, or you can do the job yourself, this blog post is for you… Why do lawyers talk in a language … Read more
When you start growing your business, or even right at the idea stage, you might consider setting up a partnership or company, rather than going it alone. Often two heads are better than one, and it’s easier to attract investors and creditors with these structures rather than as a sole trader. But a partnership relationship … Read more
The Australian Consumer Law is the law that you need to comply with when customers ask for a refund for online shopping. The law gives consumers rights or guarantees in relation to your products. These include that each product must be of an acceptable quality, that it matches the description you provide, and if you … Read more
With coronavirus, you may have decided to set up an online store, or are considering doing so, but you need to know how selling online differs to selling in a bricks and mortar shop. Pivoting your shop online raises various legal matters you need to be aware of. You’ll be engaging in e-commerce, and this … Read more
To say these are difficult times for many small businesses is an understatement. They are “unprecedented” times, and lawyers of course like precedents. However, we are always encouraging small businesses to be proactive. We are also always encouraging you to develop strong business relationships to minimize the likelihood of disputes. With some courts closing temporarily … Read more
We made it!! And you made it here!! I’m so pleased to be able to introduce you to our new website. I think you’ll find that there are some rather useful legal resources for you in the way of legal guides which will gradually be released. They are for online stores, VAs, life and business … Read more
