Do we need a Shareholders Agreement?
If you have chosen a company as your most suitable form of structuring, and you have more than one shareholder, you should consider negotiating the terms of, and entering into, a Shareholders Agreement. Whilst there is no legal requirement to have a Shareholders Agreement, taking the time to do so can avoid shareholder disputes and…
Increase to Australian Consumer Law Penalties – are you at risk?
What has changed? On 23 August 2018, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2018 Measures No. 3) Bill 2018 was passed in Federal Parliament. The Bill amended the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 such that the consumer law penalty regime now mirrors the competition law civil penalty provisions. The changes in relation to penalties, which came into…
Social Media Influencer Marketing in Australia
Social media platforms such as Instagram have provided businesses with a significant opportunity for growth. Influencer marketing on social media platforms has grown in popularity and become a common part of marketing strategies. Influencer marketing usually involves a collaboration between Brands and Influencers, whereby certain Influencers are selected to assist in the promotion of the…
What happens to your social-media accounts after you die?
Many people spend a significant amount of time on social-media during their lives, and indeed use the platforms as a personal form of storage for memories kept by previous generations in albums and boxes. The data may be of sentimental value (for example family photos and notes from friends) or financial value (for example an…
Gold Coast Wills Lawyers discuss the top reasons to reconsider your DIY Will Kit
Do-it-yourself (DIY) will kits are readily available and offer quick and cheap solutions to anyone who is interested in writing their own will. They can however cause uncertainty if they are not clearly drafted by the will maker, which can be costly for your loved ones during times of Estate Administration. Here are some serious reasons…
Sutherland Drink Driving Lawyers achieve Section 10 for Low Range PCA
In Episode 19 of the Boorman Lawyers Court Reports, we take a look at low range drink driving offence we appeared on at Sutherland Local Court where we achieved a DUI Section 10 Dismissal. DUI Video #TimeStamps 00:12 – Welcome to #BoormanLawyers Sutherland Court Video Update 00:28 – On location at Sutherland Local Court in…
Gold Coast Estate Planning Lawyers: How relationship changes affect your estate planning
A change in your personal relationships (such as marriage or divorce) can have a significant impact on your life. Similarly, it is important to consider how these changes can also impact on your estate planning. Changes in relationship status Shown in the table below are some of the common changes in relationships that an individual…
Protecting your brand with Trade Marks
You have a great idea to start a new business. You have come up with what you believe to be the perfect business name and logo, and you want to get started on printing up your marketing material. Before you do, you should consider whether you have taken adequate steps to: protect the Intellectual Property…
Issues to consider when creating your Legal Will
Once you have taken the first steps to engage a Lawyer to assist you in creating your legal Will, there are a number of issues you will need to consider. Some of the common issues include: 1. Who will you appoint to be your executor? Sometimes called your “personal representative”, your executor is the person…
Gold Coast Estate Lawyers discuss why Will Makers should consider Testamentary Trusts
When you consider your estate planning, you can decide not only to whom you wish to leave your property, but also the way in which you wish to do so. For example, a couple may wish to leave the majority of their assets to their spouse and then ultimately to their children once they both…