Author - Ali Kazim

Back and Better
18Nov-22

Resurrection and Rebirth
Blog
If you’re reading this blog, you probably noticed that it has been almost two years since the last post. That two years of silence was not two years where nothing happened. The mode.law site may look the same, but the service and myself personally certainly are not. Mode Law has been resurrected after experiencing the most typical of tech start-up issues....

Tailoring a legal document with mode.law
UncategorisedSeptember 8, 2020
At mode.law, we can tailor legal documents to meet your specific needs. This collaborative process begins with a consultation, after which you complete a form to generate the initial draft of your document. The lawyer will then amend the document in line with what was discussed during the consultation, before sending it to you for review. Once all reviews are...

mode.law Director Yule Guttenbeil Sits Down With Ticker Jumpstart
UncategorisedAugust 28, 2020
In this interview on Ticker.TV, mode.law's Yule Guttenbeil discusses common pitfalls experienced by entrepreneurs in pandemic. These range from corner-cutting on professional advice, through to contract-copying; both of which put Australian businesses at risk. Watch the full interview or read the transcript below.   How does mode.law help Australian business owners?   mode.law is a system that allows business owners to do as much of their own...

Signing Legal Documents in Lockdown: Electronic Signing and Witnessing
UncategorisedAugust 24, 2020
Most people are used to signing documents on paper as common practice, and in the case of deeds, it’s always been required that they must be signed on paper and witnessed. So, what happens if the signing parties are ordered to self-isolate or work from home? Fortunately, the Commonwealth and all Australian states have made allowances for electronic signing of...

Biggest Business Blunders Through Pandemic. Plus, Steps To Avoid Costly Mistakes.
UncategorisedJuly 30, 2020
2020 has not been an easy ride for Australian business owners, to say the least. The COVID-19 crisis has left many businesses experiencing uncertainty, rendering decision-making more difficult than ever. While business professionals may have sought out expert legal advice in the past, we’re now looking at a very different set of rules. The contracts and agreements that ensured your business was compliant before, may no longer...

How mode.law Bridges The Gap Between Lawyers’ Value and Client Expectations
Articles, BlogJuly 1, 2020
In some business circles, lawyers have earnt a bad reputation. Often portrayed as expensive, dishonest and self-interested – there’s plenty of jokes with a greedy lawyer forming the punchline. Like any generalisation, the actions of a minority have tarnished the majority, and shaking this reputation proves challenging to lawyers who are none of the above. So, where does the issue...

The Importance of Tailored Legal Agreements For Businesses In Start-Up
UncategorisedMay 21, 2020
It’s not unusual for small business owners to feel unsure about engaging a lawyer to draft their legal documents in the early stages of launching. Rather than spending on professional services, they will attempt to mock-up something of their own devising to save on resources. Whilst being thrifty makes sense when you’re testing a new business model, it’s important that business...

FREE legal guidance and document service for Australian businesses.
Articles, BlogApril 2, 2020
mode.law and Attune Legal collaborate to support local businesses during COVID-19. Melbourne, Victoria: mode.law today launch their timely online offering; a library of essential business contracts and live chat legal guidance. And ‘til the end of September 2020, a mode.law subscription will be FREE for Australian businesses to access. mode.law is a pragmatic way for businesses to get essential, high-quality legal contracts...