by Kafrouni Lawyers | Jun 15, 2019 | Business Disputes, Legal Compliance, News, Risk Management
Introduction It has long been recognised in Australia that companies may be held liable for the crimes they commit. That is to say, if a company commits an offence, or breaks the law, it will be punished as if it were an individual. Often, though, complications arise... by Kafrouni Lawyers | May 22, 2019 | Business Disputes, News, Risk Management
Introduction The idea of intimidation in a business context is concerning to any business owner. It’s not common, but when it occurs there is more than money at stake. Intimidating conduct can have a serious personal toll. That is why the law is positioned to... by Kafrouni Lawyers | May 1, 2019 | Business Disputes, News, Risk Management
Introduction Of the economic torts, defamation is emerging as one that we see more frequently than others. It is also one of the more widely known and referenced. However, often, references to defamation don’t do justice to its complex nature. Recognising defamation... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Apr 3, 2019 | Business Disputes, News, Risk Management
Introduction A contractual relationship is not often considered within the scope of torts law. In fact, it is a distinct area of the law, governed by a series of well-established principles. It is well-known, as well, that contractual relationships give rise to... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Mar 5, 2019 | Business Disputes, Legal Compliance, News, Risk Management
Introduction The world of business is inherently competitive. Often, business owners can feel as though they’re on the defensive, with other commercial entities constantly growing around them. Of course, for many, that is simply the nature of business. But there are... by Kafrouni Lawyers | Feb 3, 2019 | News, Risk Management
Insider trading is a financial crime. Although it does not receive quite as much attention as other financial crimes, such as fraud, it remains relatively pervasive. However, the classification of insider trading is quite complex, and below, there is a more extended...