by Tracey Mylecharane | Jun 6, 2026 | Business Growth, Learn Magazine, Legal
Hiring your first team member feels like a milestone. And it is. But it also marks the moment your legal risk profile changes, often without anyone warning you. There is a particular kind of excitement that comes with hiring for the first time. It means your business...
by Tracey Mylecharane | May 23, 2026 | Learn Magazine, Legal
It looks like a contract. It reads like a contract. But when something goes wrong, it may not work like one. There is something deeply reassuring about a well-formatted document. Numbered clauses, defined terms, and a signature block at the bottom. It has the visual...
by Jacqui Pryor | May 5, 2026 | Learn Magazine, Legal
There are many situations where consulting a registered trade marks attorney is not only helpful, but essential. For businesses launching a new brand, protecting intellectual property, or responding to a potential infringement issue, early, informed advice can prevent...
by Tony Dimitriadis | Mar 28, 2026 | Learn Magazine, Legal, Starting in Business
When someone asks me, “What’s the best business structure in Australia?”, I usually respond with a different question: What are you building — and where do you want it to take you? Too many business owners treat structure as an administrative checkbox. They register...
by Nick McCabe | Aug 6, 2025 | Learn Magazine, Legal, Running a Business
When launching a small business, there’s no shortage of things to consider. From branding and staffing, to legal compliance and marketing, to name just a few. But one critical element that business owners often overlook is the importance of having properly drafted,...
by Jacqui Pryor | Jul 23, 2025 | Learn Magazine, Legal
This article sets out the main risks and pitfalls of doing a DIY trade mark application if you aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of this regulatory process – plus it explains why guidance from an experienced trade marks professional is almost always the...
