Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): how crypto technology is changing the legal world

3 years ago

Blockchain and crypto technologies are changing the way we see the world, from financial technologies to technological contracts, and most recently, the digitalization of property. Many industries are shaping towards…

Are you a member of the Spanish-speaking community? ¡Hablamos español!

Australia

3 years ago

Written by Luke Musto, Associate Australia is a diverse, multicultural nation with a rich linguistic history. At the last census, more than one-fifth (21%) of people speak a language other…

IP Protection Overview: Why apply for a trademark if copyright is free?

Australia, Intellectual Property, Startups, Uncategorized

3 years ago

We often speak with clients to reinforce the importance of having good practices and mechanisms in place to protect their intellectual property. For many companies and businesses, their IP will…

Piercing the Corporate Veil

Australia

3 years ago

In Australia, under the Corporations Act 2001(Cth) directors and shareholders are generally protected from personal liability and responsibility by the corporate veil. This is because corporations are separate legal entities…

International Corporations Law Update: Australia’s Foreign Bribery Laws to be Strengthened

Australia

3 years ago

Changes are on the horizon for Australia’s foreign bribery laws. On 2 December 2019, the Australian government tabled the Crimes Amendment (Combatting Corporate Crime) Bill 2019 in the Senate, which, if…

Startup Employee Equity Schemes 101

Australia, Business Law, Startups

3 years ago

Written by Luke Musto, Associate The initial launch of a startup can happen very quickly. Ensuring that it becomes successful, however, can be a much longer process. Every founder will…

Australian Foreign Investment Reforms Overview

Australia, Real Estate

3 years ago

New Australian foreign investment rules came into force on 1 December 2015 following the passage of the Government’s Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Legislation Amendment Bill 2015. These reforms represent the most significant…

Practical Considerations when entering Australia

Australia

3 years ago

The expansion of a company into a new overseas market can be an overwhelming idea for any company, and many organisations find that they don’t even know where to begin.…

Is Your Will In Order?

Australia

3 years ago

Is your Will in order? This is an important question everyone needs to be asking themselves, because either not having a Will or having an out-dated one can have a…

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): how crypto technology is changing the legal world