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Sexual harassment policy technology considerations

In the Australian workplace, “sexual harassment” has been unlawful since at least 1984. One major issue for employers to deal with is displaying or circulating sexual material in the workplace. Back in 1984, when the laws were introduced, desktop computers, laptops and mobile phones, SMS, Skype and the internet were still largely future technologies.   […]

Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person, the legal authority to act for you, and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf.  If you do not have a Power of Attorney then you should contact us and find out more. Below are 6 top questions dealing with Powers […]

E-conveyancing the way of the future

For the past 150 years when completing a property settlement it has been necessary for lawyers and banks to meet up to check and swap documents and bank cheques. The party that ended up with the documents then had to lodge them at the Land Registry and notify government authorities about the transaction. Many of […]

Sexual harassment policy technology considerations

Our December Edition discusses the top 6 FAQs regarding Powers of Attorney and an introductory article regarding e-conveyancing. We will be looking at both of these topics to cover recent changes in the New Year. We also have looked at the impact of technology on sexual harassment policies in the workplace.

We also have announced our Christmas and New Year Closure dates. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! From the team at City Pacific Lawyers.

Understanding a Commercial Lease

The November edition of our newsletter features articles about commercial leasing, avoiding redundancy traps and choosing the right lawyer for a commercial dispute, as well as some updates with what we have been up to in the firm recently.

We also have included our launch of our cinema ad launch which we think is a great snapshot showcasing our people and services. Have a look and let us know what you think!

How to find the right lawyer in a Commercial Dispute case

If your business or one you know (or an individual) is facing litigation, either because another party is threatening it, or because you feel you have a right to take action, what do you do first and where do you seek help? It has been said that litigation is a game in which the court […]

Avoiding redundancy traps

Employers can easily fall into dispute with their employees by failing to properly handle redundancies. There is often uncertainty surrounding redundancy, in terms of handling it within the law, as well as cost. Redundancy commonly occurs when a business is sold and a new owner offers jobs to the vendor’s existing workforce. Some employees decline […]

What is an Agreement to Lease?

When renting business related property it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have, the document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease. A Commercial Lease gives the tenant an immediate right to take possession of premises […]

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Are you a director of an insolvent company?

Our September edition of our newsletter features some topical articles regarding Testamentary Trusts, Directors Duties & Conveyancing Traps, plus some new and exciting developments for our office!