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Video conferencing from Zoom to doom – what are the risks?

Article By: Sarah Cappello, Partner Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney   We are all using video conferencing more now than ever before. Are you using the free version? It’s easy to sign up to, it handles the calls and gives you everything you need – perfect. Or is it? Are you…

Mandatory code to allow relief for tenants eligible for Job Keeper

Article By: Sarah Cappello, Partner Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney   On Tuesday 7 April the National Cabinet agreed on a mandatory code for commercial landlords and tenants. The code will apply to tenancies where either the landlord or the tenant are eligible for the JobKeeper Program with turnover of $50M…

3 things your online retail website needs and why

Article By: Sarah Cappello, Partner Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney 3 things your online retail website needs and why. Terms & Conditions; We usually recommend all bricks and mortar businesses have clear T&C’s however it is even more important when selling online to make the terms of the transaction clear to…

Commercial Leasing information during COVID-19

Article By: Sarah Cappello, Lawyer Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney COMMERCIAL LEASING – The PM has announced a potential six-month moratorium on evictions, in a bid to help small businesses survive the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The PM said late on Sunday that a series of principles had been…

Free COVID-19 Work From Home Policy and Checklist

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney Cappello Rowe Lawyers are here to help you manage your workplace obligations. In these challenging times businesses are adapting and allowing employees to work remotely. Make sure you are properly covered! Download our FREE Work From Home Policy and Checklist to implement…

7 things landlords’ of shops in NSW should know but often don’t

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney A copy of the proposed Retail Shop Lease is to be available to prospective Tenants at the negotiation stage Retail Lease Landlords are required to make a copy of the Lease available to prospective Tenants as soon as they enter into negotiations…

A lesson in planning ahead to avoid ATO conflicts – Capital Gains Pitfall

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney A client purchased a property in Sydney in early 2014 with the intention to be an owner-occupier but due to financial constraints rented it out for a brief period in late 2014 and early 2015 before moving the family in and undertaking…

What’s a “family trust” and why would I want one?

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney Family trusts are exceptionally common type of trust with close to a million family trusts estimated to be in use in Australia. They are generally used to hold assets or run a family business, for the benefit of a family group. A…

Protecting registered and unregistered trade marks under Australian law

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney Generating reputation in the market is essential to any business. Think about when you are shopping for a new pair of running shoes. You enter the Nike store and you are immediately greeted with the Nike Swoosh and the phrase ‘just do…

What support is available while rebuilding after the bushfires?

Article By: Sarah Cappello Cappello Rowe Lawyers Sydney After one of the worse bush fire seasons in living memory, many people and business are finally starting to take stock and turn their attention onto getting back on track. Unfortunately, this also means now identifying the damage and disruption that has…