by Kafrouni Lawyers | Sep 2, 2019 | Contracts & Negotiations, Legal Compliance, News, Starting a Business
Almost everyone has signed an employment agreement or contract before. Usually, it’s an experience filled with budding opportunity. After all, employment is the gateway to a long and fulfilling career. However, for some people that agreement can gradually become a... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Aug 25, 2019 | Legal Compliance, News, Risk Management
In terms of business-related crimes, fraud is among the more common. However, recognising fraud is more challenging than most realise. All fraud offences are predicated on an element of dishonesty. But that is generally the extent of their similarities. Fraud offences... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Aug 12, 2019 | Contracts & Negotiations, News, Risk Management
Confidential information may be confidential for a range of reasons. It might be a trade secret—something that must remain secret for the sake of your business. Alternatively, it may be confidential for reasons of privacy; perhaps your business stores customer data,... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Jul 24, 2019 | Legal Compliance, News, Risk Management
Business and competition go hand in hand. For a business to grow, that business must compete with others in its field. However, there is a limit on what conduct is permissible in terms of remaining competitive as a business. Conduct that exceeds that limit risks... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Jul 10, 2019 | Legal Compliance, News, Risk Management
Bribery is a widely accepted and well-known crime. It is not unique to Australia, and most consider it a pretty easy crime to identify. However, as with all crimes, there are grey areas. Occasionally, during the course of business, company owners or representative... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Jun 30, 2019 | Legal Compliance, News
Introduction Tax crimes are many and varied. There is a diverse and wide-ranging spectrum of tax crimes in Australia, all of which attract different penalties. And, while most business owners are aware of their obligation to pay tax, navigating the system itself can...