Technology and the law

Posted on: 22 September 2016
If you are considering selling your home on the real estate market, it is prudent to ensure you have some professional legal advice throughout the process of the sale. Some homeowners make the mistake of assuming not hiring a conveyancing solicitor would enable them to save some money. The truth is if anything during the sale was found not be above board, you could end up paying costly litigation fees and even losing the profit from the sale.
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Posted on: 21 September 2016
Pretty much every business has a website these days, and bespoke sites can be expensive to commission.  So how can you ensure that your site and its content aren't copied and used by internet copyright trolls?  Read on for some helpful information. Copyright Although you can copyright every page of your website by simply applying the copyright symbol (©), this won't prevent trolls from stealing your content, layout or site design.
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Posted on: 20 September 2016
If someone close to you has died without leaving a will, their estate will be distributed based on the laws of intestacy. These laws dictate which portion of the estate goes to the deceased's spouse and children and which relatives are in line if there are no spouse or children. Navigating a large estate without a will can be complicated. Here are some tips to help you: 1. Hire a probate lawyer with knowledge of local laws.
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Posted on: 9 September 2016
If you decide to sell your burger shop, you'll need to go through the legal route to ensure that the transaction is above board. The last thing you want is to get pulled up by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for suspicious deals when you're ready to enjoy your hard-earned money after years of service. Professional lawyers generally ensure that your business settlements go smoothly. You'll also want to follow these clever strategies beforehand to build up to a seamless business sale.
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