When purchasing a small business, that is a maximum price of $450,000.00, a section 52 Statement must be provided by the Vendor. The section 52... Read More
The residential tenancy landscape in Victoria is changing rapidly, and it’s not just because of COVID. The much awaited Residential... Read More
The State Government of Victoria has recently announced a land transfer (stamp) duty waiver for the purchase of residential properties in Victoria... Read More
On 29 September 2020, the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Commercial Leases and Licences) Regulations 2020 were amended and as a result... Read More
From 1 January 2020, the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) will be in partnership with lenders to administer a new... Read More
Small business owners will need to consider the enforceability of their business to business standard term contracts following the recent... Read More
A Shareholder Agreement is a document which governs the conduct, rights and responsibilities of shareholders and directors of a company. ... Read More
Everyone has heard the term ‘business succession’ for a while now but what does it really mean? On a practical level, succession... Read More
Reforms to the Franchising Code of Conduct (“the Code”) are imminent. The Government released the Exposure Drafts of legislation... Read More
Failure to regularly review your terms of trade can adversely effect your bottom line if Central Cleaning Supplies (Aust) Pty Ltd... Read More
In this digital age many brands have identified the online marketplace as the key growth area for time conscious consumers. Online companies such... Read More
On 29 November 2012, the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Bill 2012 passed both houses of parliament, paving the way for a set... Read More
Case law is continuing to emerge following the commencement of the Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (“the PPSA”) in... Read More
Have you thought about what will happen to your assets stored on the Internet or in the Cloud in the event of your death? These assets can... Read More
Although the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) has been in effect for over a year, many businesses, whilst aware of the existence of the new... Read More
A trade mark is a “sign” used in business to distinguish your services or products from others in the marketplace. It can be a... Read More
Landlords should be aware that they may be required to provide a disclosure statement when varying an existing lease. Landlords have an... Read More
A Will is a legal document which allows you to specify what will happen to your assets after your death. So, what happens if you die... Read More
Intellectual property is the cornerstone of every business. It helps develop and maintain your brand, identity, reputation and most importantly... Read More
From 1 January 2012, new requirements under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (‘Act’) apply to all retailers and... Read More
Going into business with another person is like a marriage. There will be ups and downs, and if there is a divorce, it could get expensive.... Read More
As you are aware, the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) came into effect on 30 January 2012. The PPSA establishes a new national PPS... Read More
Software escrow involves the deposit by a software vendor of the source code for their software with a third party escrow agent. The escrow... Read More
Consider this chicken and egg scenario. You have a domain name you want to buy. You have agreed a purchase price with the... Read More
Within the fashion industry, the originality of a design is invaluable to a designers reputation and growth within the market, giving a designer... Read More
AMENDING REGULATIONS TO THE FRANCHISING CODE OF CONDUCT COME INTO EFFECT ON 1 JULY 2010 Changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct... Read More
Franchising is the largest growth area for small business. Meerkin & Apel is well equipped to provide comprehensive advice on franchising and... Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Commercial Contracts. Can a US baseball player successfully finalise his playing contract on the back of a... Read More
The registration of a design is governed by the Designs Act 2003(Cth),(“the Act”) which came into effect on 17 June 2003. What... Read More
The Retail Leases Act came into operation on 1 May 2003. Both Landlords and Tenants you have certain rights and obligations under the Act... Read More
On 27 July 2006 the Attorney General announced that the Bankruptcy Act 1966 will be amended to allow Trustees in Bankruptcy to recover... Read More