Fabricated testimonials lead to legal action
Building a reputation for a product or service will often rely on the word-of-mouth of past customers, both at an informal level and through testimonials that small businesses record. While these…
Read more 4 different ways to legally construct a company
If you're looking to establish a business, there are a number of different legal issues that need to be considered. Along with choosing a company name and finding a premise, selecting a business…
Read more Housing construction in Queensland continues to trend upwards
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found that the number of dwellings being constructed in Australia has continued to trend upwards, while Queensland has recorded another…
Read more Property sales grow across south east Queensland
Brisbane isn't the only property market that has been performing well in recent months, with house sales picking up across the south east, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. The…
Read more 3 unfair business practices companies need to avoid
When businesses are operating in a competitive industry, managing their responsibilities and ensuring they are operating legally is an important consideration. Many of these will fall under the broad…
Read more Should international assets be included in your estate planning?
One of the issues that can arise when individuals undertake the estate planning process is that they will need to consider the position of their overseas assets. For individuals with sizeable assets…
Read more Detached home sales rise across Queensland
Homes in Queensland are continuing to sell in high numbers, with the state leading for sales of detached homes - freestanding houses that occupy a single plot of land - in the latest figures from the…
Read more Changes to insolvency laws introduced to the Federal Parliament
A bill has recently been launched at the federal level which would have significant changes for Australia's insolvency laws. The Insolvency Law Reform Bill aims to revise the regulatory framework…
Read more Superannuation an important consideration when drafting a will
A recent case before the Supreme Court of Queensland has highlighted the different issues that can arise during the estate planning process, especially when it comes to superannuation. The case arose…
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