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Business disputes come in all shapes and sizes.

Statistics from the District Court of NSW reveal how cases are disposed of, and that settlements outnumber matters disposed of by trial.

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When a party to a lawsuit considers the other side to be a "crook" or someone "fraudulent" so that there is absolutely no trust then settlement is unlikely. In fact it is best that in lawsuits where the trust between the parties is nil that a judgement is obtained from the court.

Being on the receiving end of a letter of demand can be an alarming surprise. Astute lawyers will carefully consider the demand to advise you of your options ranging from the entity being sued, to whether there are underlying rights that support the claims made. To find out more contact us to learn about your options.

For many Australian businesses, LinkedIn has become an integral part of making connections and doing business, especially when it comes to finding and building relationships with clients and new leads. But as our reliance on this platform increases, so does the need for clear policies about who owns these connections and how they are used. Some employers are finding — all to late — the dangers of not having clear expectations spelled out in the employment contract and policy documents could mean former employees leave with valuable customer information.

In most disputes a letter of demand is the first letter you receive and it sets out the allegations against you. It is typically followed by a “Without Prejudice – Save as to Costs” letter which sets out the compromise the other side it willing to offer, and it is also sometimes called a Calderbank Offer.

When purchasing a newly constructed home or strata property from a developer, there are many advantages. These purchases are not without their risks. Because many of these properties are sold before the developer has subdivided the land into individual lots, they require the use of an off-the-plan type contract.

Employers who use poorly drafted employment contracts (perhaps contracts downloaded from the Internet) take significant business risks especially when they terminate an employee under such agreements.