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February 2, 2022 · Mingqiang

Retail Small Business Owners: Is Your Lease Agreement “Unlawful”? Some Lease Traps and Misrepresentations Could Cost You…

In mid-January this year, in light of Omicron's impact on NSW small and medium-sized businesses, the NSW government extended the rent deferral and relief measures for commercial tenants with an annual turnover of less than AUD 5 million, with the extension running until 13 March 2022. At the height of last year's NSW outbreak, on 14 July the NSW government enacted the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 (the "Regulation"), and on 13 August passed an amendment that provided greater protection for tenants who entered leases before 26 June 2021 and were affected by the pandemic.

February 1, 2022 · Mingqiang

Australia’s Most Tragic Homebuyer: One Misread Email During Purchase Left Them Bankrupt!

When buying or selling property in Australia, many people engage a lawyer to help — for example, to review the contract, handle the title transfer, and so on. However, criminals often exploit this opportunity, stealing client information and sending scam emails to lure clients into transferring funds. If you're not careful when buying a property, falling into such a trap can lead to devastating losses. Today's story is about a couple who made exactly this mistake. Read on to avoid the same pitfall!

January 28, 2022 · Mingqiang

Buying Company Shares in Australia: The Essential Document Checklist You Must Keep

Compared to buying assets, taking over a company and its business by purchasing shares can make the handover much easier. This is because the underlying contracts with existing clients, suppliers and employees remain unchanged. However, risks still exist. Buying a company is never as simple as agreeing on a price. As a buyer, there are several important documents and steps to ensure you obtain lawful ownership of the shares, and the most important document is the share sale agreement.

January 27, 2022 · Mingqiang

My boss suddenly told me not to come in tomorrow and fired me on the spot — is this legal in Australia?

Little A was working as a graphic designer at a property company when, one day, his boss suddenly told him that because of the pandemic the company no longer needed so many designers, and that after handing over his current projects he didn’t need to come in anymore. Little A was unhappy and confused — by dismissing him with just a notice like this, was the company acting fairly and lawfully?

January 25, 2022 · Mingqiang

Sudden Death Without a Will: How Will My Estate Be Divided Among Spouse / Children / Parents / Siblings?

In traditional thinking, making a will is a relatively taboo topic. In Australia, however, making a will is a common legal act. If a person wishes their estate to be distributed according to their wishes after death, making a valid will is the only way to achieve this. With growing awareness of asset planning and wealth succession, many clients have recently been asking about Australian estate law. In this article we discuss how a person's assets are inherited if they pass away without a will. We will also cover the legal issues surrounding wills in Australia in subsequent articles.

January 20, 2022 · Mingqiang

Injured on an Activity in Australia After Signing a Waiver — Can I Still Claim Compensation?

When taking part in certain recreational activities in Australia (such as Treetop, bungee jumping, etc.), you are sometimes required to sign a waiver. If you refuse to sign, you are not permitted to take part.

January 19, 2022 · Mingqiang

Restaurant Business Hit Hard by the Pandemic! Thinking of Selling? Here’s the Legal Knowledge You Must Know Before Selling!

Many small business owners have been affected during the pandemic, and many may be considering selling their business. If you are preparing to sell a business in Australia for the first time, it is important to note that throughout the process you will need to consult both a lawyer and an accountant, and fully prepare all documents required by both buyer and seller to help the sales process run smoothly.

January 18, 2022 · Mingqiang

Without a property agreement, how is property divided on divorce or separation?

Many people believe Australian family law is more protective of women, and so assume women will receive a larger share of property after divorce. Others think that if one party commits a serious wrong, such as an affair, the party at fault will be allocated less of the couple's joint property, or required to pay corresponding compensation. In fact, both of these are misconceptions. Property division after divorce is based on many factors and standards. Today, we will walk through the issue of property division after divorce.

January 14, 2022 · Mingqiang

NSW Official Announcement: Rent Deferral and Waiver Period Extended for Commercial Tenants, Easing COVID-19 Impact on SMEs!

The further worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has added yet more pressure on small and medium businesses that have already struggled through the past two years. Recently, to reduce the adverse impact of the pandemic on SME owners, the Australian government has introduced a series of measures to ease the burden on small and medium business operators. Under the latest policy dated 13 January 2022, the NSW Government has extended rent deferrals and waivers for commercial tenants with annual turnover below AUD 5 million.

January 13, 2022 · Mingqiang

A Legal Perspective on Djokovic’s Visa Saga | How Did He Win? Why Is the Immigration Minister So Conflicted?

On Monday this week, Djokovic won his appeal at the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). After several hours of legal argument, the court hearing decided to quash the decision to cancel Djokovic's visa. Judge Anthony Kelly said that Djokovic had not been given sufficient time to speak with Tennis Australia officials and his lawyers in order to respond to the notice that his visa was being cancelled.

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