by Christine Cechova | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog, Business Law, Cause related, Fresh Business Thinking
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“new Act”) gained royal assent in April 2022. The Act replaces the deficient Incorporated Societies Act 1908 (“1908 Act”), which was no longer fit for purpose. In the century since the passing of the 1908 Act, incorporated...
by Denise Marsden | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Business Law, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law
Are scheduled obligations deferred during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown? To determine this we must refer to the legal definition of ‘Working Day’ and how this might impact on the parties to an agreement. We reviewed some of the key pieces of legislation:...
by Debra Dorrington | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, Cause related, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law
Last week I went to a conference. Not a property conference this time, but one about business and climate change. I went to listen, not to be evangelised. To hear what’s happening outside of the business of property and the practice of law. I especially...
by AlexanderDorrington | Aug 12, 2019 | Fresh Business Thinking
Discerning buyers know you get what you pay for. But lawyers are not great at communicating the value provided by their services. We prefer the end results to speak for themselves. There is a flaw in this somewhat arrogant approach, however. Particularly when...
by Rachael Stevenson | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog, Fresh Business Thinking
Today, Friday 8th March, we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year the theme is #balanceforbetter. Although in 2018, 50% of practising lawyers were female, there is still room to create balance in our industry. AlexanderDorrington is not representative,...
by Debra Dorrington | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, Building, Fresh Business Thinking, General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Subdivisions, Unit Titles
It was a big day on 12 November 2018. You might not have noticed. An act that has underpinned our land transfer system for 60 years was put to bed and the Land Transfer Act 2017 became effective. That change may not impact on you daily, but some things will impact on...
