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Whilst each case is different there are often some common steps involved in a commercial dispute. This article explains some of the steps commonly encountered in disputes in NSW Courts.

Every employment relationship involves give and take. The employee gives his time and labour which the employer takes in return for giving a salary. Sometimes this scenario of give and take goes beyond what’s acceptable such as when the employee “takes” without permission.

Some of our readers may be familiar with the “Phoenix Checklist” that was developed by the CIA to encourage problem solving but few would have attempted applying its line of thinking to mediation. Using that checklist as a guide here is our expanded and adapted list of questions to consider when heading off to your next mediation.

As a small business you will encounter many standard form contracts that leave you with limited room to negotiate so that the final and signed version of the contract could contain unfair terms. In the past small businesses were expected to put up with these unfair terms or find another provider (if one was available). This scenario no doubt lead to frustration for many small business owners ...

I recently met a futurist. He told me that clients of law firms are essentially interested in two things: (1) will I win? and (2) how much will it cost? I would add to that list a third question: (3) what will be the damages?