Is it good practice to use electronic signatures in company documents? Our advice is – be very careful! Companies execute contractual documents by having their directors sign and in some cases by also affixing a seal to the document. Other parties have the right to assume such execution is valid and binding on the company...
A recent finding by the Privacy Commissioner demonstrates just how careful you must be when collecting personal information from individuals. If you are not careful, you may breach the Privacy Act without realising it. A blind man who had recently undergone medical treatment for cancer was waiting to board a flight. As a part of...
Often landowners are asked by neighbouring developers to agree to an easement over their property, with the “threat” of a resort to the courts if the request is not accepted. Easements that have been commonly sought include for drainage, scaffolding, crane swing, and rights of right. Do you have to say yes? Section 88K of...
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