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As has been reported widely recently, economic factors including inflation and increases in interest rates have significantly affected the market place relating to the sale and purchase of real property, particularly in relation to housing but also affecting the commercial and industrial sectors.
DIY Wills are readily available online, at your local newsagency and post office for a fraction of the cost. Many people may think that you can easily purchase a Will Kit, fill in the blanks and save yourself hundreds of dollars on lawyer’s fees.
The Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (LHL Act) is still a relatively new piece of legislation. As such, there is still a high degree of uncertainty amongst business operators on whether the LHL Act applies to them, and how the LHL Act applies in practice.
Hear from the RNG Lawyers Property Law team discuss the process and issues involved when purchasing property as a place of residence or as an investment.
In Australia individuals and companies can protect ideas, brands and inventions, often referred to as Intellectual Property (IP), by registering them. It is very important that you understand the difference between a Trade Mark, copyright and a patent so that your IP is properly protected and accepted for registration.
The Victorian Government has outlined the vaccination requirements for all workers who wish to return to working in an office or public facing setting.
If you are a small business within the definition of the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code, it is very important that you are aware of the rules that govern your ability to dismiss an employee
RNG Lawyers Amanda Di Placido recently became an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Congratulations Amanda on this fantastic achievement.
Many married couples have a Will appointing each other as Executor and providing that in the event of their death, their spouse will inherit part, if not all, of their estate. Separation and divorce both have varying effects on your Will and it is important to update your Will immediately after you separate from your spouse.
Should you register a Trade Mark with IP Australia for the purpose of protecting your brand in the Australian marketplace? To be able to properly consider this question, it is important to understand the difference between a Trade Mark, a Business Name and a Company.
On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit court and Family Court of Australia merged and is now known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCA”). The FCFCA aims to be innovative, fair and efficient with a focus on risk, responsiveness and resolution.
On the 5th of August 2021 the Victorian Government passed an Act of Parliament for a new Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme 2021 to take effect from 28 July 2021.