Owners of businesses involved in consumer leases or consumer rentals need to understand the effect of the PPS Act, and to take appropriate steps to protect their interests. It is vital to ensure that consumer rental agreements under the PPSA are properly drafted. What is effect of the PPS Act (or PPSA) on your business?…

Although the Internet has existed in one form or another for about 50 years, it is only in the last 15–20 years that we have seen the widespread emergence of the World Wide Web and its integration into nearly every aspect of modern life. We are now starting to see the disruptive consequences. I suspect…

Note that this post is now 14 years out of date, and fee estimates have changed significantly in that time. This post will be updated in the near future and in the interim ought not be relied upon. If your marriage has ended, you probably want to know how much a family lawyer will charge…

As a builder or tradesman you likely have experience with difficult clients who refuse to pay. They may be disputing the quality of your work or the reasonableness of your account. They may claim that they are unable to pay or that they are only able to pay in dribs and drabs. They may claim…

There is a general understanding on the part of most people that they need to have a will. Many consider that a ‘will kit’ is adequate for the job. Sometimes it is, but, compared to a properly drawn will, it may lead to the loss of the substantial monetary and familial benefits. Asset Protection If…

Whilst it remains to be seen whether things are AFU, it is certainly not SN. The failure of either of the two large parties (ignoring the inconvenient truth that the Coalition is itself two parties) to gain an absolute majority of seats in the Federal Parliament is, at least in modern times, a novel situation….