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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...

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...