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 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...