7 steps for contract drafting productivity
There are obvious ways to make drafting legally binding agreements better, faster and cheaper. Fortunately I've been discovering ways to do just that in my career as a lawyer since 1983. I’ve learned techniques from many colleagues and clients across numerous...
Employment agreements made simple and useful
Our firm’s Employment Process Workflow is a rigorous framework for clients for their employment law needs. If the identified process and documents are implemented employment law complexities and problems are minimised or eliminated.
Never do business with family or friends? I did, I learned.
If you were asked by a friend or relative to become involved in a business start-up, each of you should invest in an independent professional to be a lead adviser. This exploration of the risks and rewards of business with family and friends charts a path to minimise disharmony and protect financial investments and the personal relationships.
Who are you and how do I contact you?
I've begun a video series I've titled Sunset Talks. This is the first. While recently updating my client and contact database I came away with two powerful feelings. The first was loathing at the cult of corporatism in website design. The second was bafflement at...
How to secure the welfare of others when you pass on
Since pre-history human being have yearned for immortality. A will does that for you. Your treasures are passed on, securing the memories of you and the welfare of others. With a will you institutionalise your memory. This article takes you on a journey of how that is...
Western Sydney’s startling business opportunities and challenges
Greater Western Sydney is one of the most economically vibrant regions of Australia. It encompasses 13 fast growing local government areas.[1] This story is rarely heard partly due to gaps in awareness, who produces media reports, education, and even Australia’s...
Australian start-up trends and preferences
The Startup Muster Annual Report 2018 provides very useful market research to guide founders and their collaborators. This year’s is the best yet by Startup Muster with plenty of data to tweak start-up priorities, including start-up legals. Startup Muster defines a...
Think different about your health and wearables
Few have made me think more differently about business than Steve Blank. Blank is a big picture thinker. His latest blog post is on health applications for Apple’s Watch Series 4 and wearable devices. It put a wider frame around my own current work related to health....
VIDEO: Sell Your Concept
Legal protection is available for pitching ideas. The protection usually involves confidential information law and a contract. This video sets out a legally-informed three step process to define, develop and make a proposal for a concept....