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What exactly is a collaboration contract?
Also referred to as a collaboration agreement, a collaboration contract (Collaboration Contract) is an agreement between two (2) or more organisations (or individuals) that want to collaborate to pursue a defined or limited business purpose. In essence a Collaboration Contract is a species of unincorporated joint venture because the collaborators have to contribute resources and…
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What are Shareholders Agreements?
Shareholders agreements are legal contracts that regulate the rights and obligations of shareholders, including confidentiality, dispute resolution, dividend policies, pre-emptive rights, and more.
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Baseless threats of trade mark infringement
Businesses must be aware of the legal considerations when making allegations of trade mark infringement. Learn more about the Pacific Ale Case and the two possible defences, Section 129(4) and (5) of the Trade Marks Act 1995 (Cth), to protect your brand and avoid potential legal ramifications.
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What exactly is a Franchise Agreement?
Franchising agreements are legally binding relationships between franchisors and franchisees. But what makes them different from other agreements? Learn more about the key clauses of the code of conduct that must be observed in order to ensure a successful franchising agreement.
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Eligibility criteria for the Trust Restructure Rollover
Thinking of restructuring your trust for some reason? While there are certainly a number of commercial benefits in transitioning from a trust into a company, a common pitfall is failing to acknowledge potential liability for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) or address potential liability for state based transfer duty (Stamp Duty).
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Changes affecting unfair dismissal and minimum wage
Employers should be aware of three changes to employment law that came into effect on 1 July 2016, which have a significant impact on employee rights, including the unfair dismissal high income threshold, maximum compensation for claims, and minimum wage.
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Enforcing confidentiality agreement terms
Learn how to protect confidential information and the legal remedies available if a breach occurs. Find out what elements must be established for a successful claim.
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What exactly is a “Confidentiality Agreement”?
This article explores the importance of Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs) and what must be established in order to protect confidential information. Learn what elements and expectations are typically found in such agreements.
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Meeting the evidentiary burden for a search order
An Anton Piller Order is usually made without the presence of the respondent (ex parte) and consequently the Courts require the satisfaction of a high evidential threshold before granting orders of this nature. As stated in George Rofail v Landmark Recruitment Pty Ltd and Others [2004] NSWIRComm 260 (7 September 2004), they are usually made…
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