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Deliberate and Direct Interference: The Tumultuous Tort of Inducing Breach of Contract
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...Economic Torts: Limits on the Conduct of Business
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...What is Insider Trading?
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...Protecting Commercial Information: Confidentiality Agreements and the Duty of Confidence
Introduction Confidential information may not be something that most people associate with ordinary business. However, most businesses deal with information that demands a certain degree of confidentiality. That information may not necessarily relate to daily...What is a Guarantor?
Introduction In any commercial agreement or transaction, financial security is key. All parties to an agreement want to ensure that their interests are protected. However, that’s not always an easy thing to ensure. After all, there are plenty of variables to take into...How to Protect your Personal Assets as a Business Owner
Introduction As a business owner, you put a lot into your work. Time, effort, and money are the main foundations of a successful business. Often, though, operating a business is an exchange and what you put in is what you get out. As a result, you can find your...What is a Company Constitution?
Introduction Most people are familiar with the term constitution. However, that’s normally in the context of countries and governments. Far fewer people are familiar with the laws surrounding company constitutions. That’s understandable, too; company constitutions are...Manufacturing Agreements – What You Need To Consider
What is it? A manufacturing agreement is a contract between the developer or owner of a product and the person or company who makes the product. Application for small business people Small business people will often come up with the idea for a product that they want...Assignment of Debt
What is it? An assignment of debt is an agreement that transfers a debt, and all of the legal rights and obligations attached to it, from the creditor to a third party. The third party may be an individual or a company, such as a debt collection agency. Application...Business Management Agreements – What You Need To Know
What is it? A business management agreement is a contract used with the owner of a business engages another party to run the business on a daily basis. Application for small business people Business management agreements are useful for small business people who want...Testimonials
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Australian Company Law – Small Business Guide
The laws applying to Australian companies are substantial and complex. The key to Australian company law is the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), as amended from time to time. It is a delight that a recent amendment created a “plain English” guide to company...A Practical Legal Guide to Starting a Business
This Guide is designed for use by business people and professional advisers when starting a business. The purpose of the Guide is to explain some of the key issues, specific risks and the potential for getting things wrong and some opportunities where professional...A Practical Legal Guide to Buying A Business
This Guide is designed for use by buyers of businesses, business brokers and professional advisers when buying a business. The purpose of the Guide is to explain some of the key issues, specific risks and the potential for getting things wrong and some opportunities...AIBB Guide – Vendor Finance and Business Sales
The popularity of vendor finance is often cyclical. In tougher economic times, like the current state of the economy, when banks are limiting lending to business buyers, vendor financing becomes a viable if not a key selling point for a business sale. This Guide by...Deliberate and Direct Interference: The Tumultuous Tort of Inducing Breach of Contract
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 assurances, on which all parties to a contract have a right to rely. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that some contractual relationships might attract the influence of torts law—specifically, inducing breach of contract. read more…
Economic Torts: Limits on the Conduct of Business
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 limits. read more…
What is Insider Trading?
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 description of its various components. read more…
Protecting Commercial Information: Confidentiality Agreements and the Duty of Confidence
Introduction
Confidential information may not be something that most people associate with ordinary business. However, most businesses deal with information that demands a certain degree of confidentiality. read more…
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