For commercial businesses, commercial general liability (GCL) insurance is a must. The problem is that the policies are often confusing and we aren't necessarily sure of what we're paying for, what is covered, and what we're getting in exchange for our money. I hope to remove some of the mystery surrounding general commercial liability insurance and ...
Your Business and the Corporations Act: What You Need to Know
For many business owners, they are unsure as to what laws they need to comply with when they set up their venture. Business owners have a legal obligation to ensure that they are compliant. While this can be difficult, you need to make sure that you are armed with the facts of business. This should ...
How Personal Injury Suits Work
Personal injury is defined as harm to an individual caused by another person, a corporate entity, or government entity, usually as the direct result of an accident or product malfunction. That harm could be physical, mental or emotional. A personal injury lawsuit is a legal action seeking financial compensation from, and/or punitive action against, the ...
What Type of Business Needs a Risk Assessment?
Every business owner is under a duty to manage the health and safety risks in their workplace and this means, as a business owner, you must consider what could cause harm, identify all the risks, decide how you will manage those risk and take steps to avoid any harm. As a responsible business owner, you probably ...
5 Cost-Effective Tools and Tips for Streamlining Your Independent Law Practice
Two of the most widespread beliefs about lawyers are that they work insane hours but have insane salaries as a pay-off. And while the first is true for a handful of top attorneys in the field, independent lawyers covering all of the overhead costs in their businesses often find administrative tasks taking up the bulk ...
Seriously Awesome Tips For Finding a Business Lawyer
When you launch a new business, you will come to find that you're going to need a lawyer at some point, to help you out with a few issues that might be causing you some concern. Finding a good business lawyer is never easy, and you might not know where to begin, or what even ...
The Importance of Employment Law for SME’s
As a small business owner, keeping abreast of employment law can be something of an arduous task. It is critical that you are aware of employment law to ensure that you do not end up in hot water. Employment laws are country dependent, so while your business may operate in one country, but you reside ...
Injured Yourself at Work? Here’s What To Do Next
While there have been great improvements in workplace health and safety regulations in the past two decades, the sad fact is that many people are still injured on the job every year. If the unthinkable happens to you, it is important you follow these simple tips to insure you receive the proper compensation and the ...
Everything You Need to Know About Company and Partnership Law
When setting up one’s own business, there are a plethora of laws that you must get your head around before you can even consider going it alone. It is all terribly confusing and this is especially true when you have a business partner. Do not despair, this guide will give you the lowdown on Company ...
What Small Business Owners Need to Understand About Medical Law and Liability
Just like knowing what to do when you’re in a car accident is important, every small business owner should understand at least the basics of medical law and regulations. Medical law is complicated, but is necessary to protect doctors, patients and even employers (that’s you). It’s essential that you not just understand these laws so that ...