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When leasing or renewing a commercial property a landlord may request a 'key money' deposit. Here's what they are and what to do when one's requested.
We all know what a will entails, but what is a mutual will? Read this guide to find out more about mutual wills and whether you should have one.
Employment contracts are an effective way to set expectations and protect your business if an employment relationship runs into trouble.
Poor performance and misconduct can both severely impact your business. Find out how to differentiate between them in this article.
Starting a business is hard work, but the rewards make it well worth it. Here are 10 reasons you should start your own business.
Managing underperformance in the workplace can be a difficult task, however there are measures you can take to lower the risk of this happening.
Still waiting for your ABN? Read this article to find out the most common causes of delay and how you can minimise the chances of this occurring.
Here we explain how you can terminate a memorandum of understanding, whether they're legally binding, and what this means for those who sign it.
Many businesses cease operations over the Christmas period. Read this guide to find out what you need to consider to do it the right way.
This article will explain what trust vesting is and what you need to know about your trust deed to ensure your trust is vested and administered properly.
Are you thinking about issuing shares to raise capital for your company? This article will explain what you need to know about redeemable preference shares.
Interpleader proceedings provide an opportunity for individuals and companies avoid multiple entitlement disputes for property they know they will lose.
2019 shaped up to be Lawpath's biggest year yet, with new products launched and milestones met. Read about Lawpath's year in review here.
Can copyright licensing agreements protect your intellectual property? Read here to find out when this agreement is used and how you can be protected.
If you're about to enter into a new franchise, you'll need to make a lot of decisions. One of the first is your franchise business structure.
If you are a defendant in proceedings and have suffered a loss by the plaintiff, you could file a cross-claim. This article explains more.
Before you start running a successful business, you need to know who you're selling to. Read this guide to see the ways you can identify your target market.
Proposed changes to defamation laws would signal the most significant reforms since they were introduced in 2005. Read more about it here.

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