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When banking authorities are disputed: what every business should know

Why banks are rarely able to resolve internal business disputes and what businesses can...

Can a not-for-profit company make payments to its shareholder?

As more not-for-profit organisations review their structures, we are increasingly seeing...

Charitable purposes and charity registration: understanding the difference

One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the assumption that if an...

The Modern Trustee and what the Trusts Act expects from you

The concept of a Trust has roots that stretch back as far as the Roman Empire. While the...

Your trade mark is registered - now what?

Getting a trade mark registered is an important milestone. Many businesses view the...

October 2026 is approaching: has your charity completed its governance review?

For many charities, October 2026 may seem a long way off. However, it marks the deadline...

Glasgow 2026: brand protection in a leaner era

With less than two years between the announcement that Glasgow would host the 2026...

Football goal celebrations - worth the reaction and a registration

It’s hard to ignore that football fever is currently sweeping the globe. Over the last...

Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia: How a trade mark lawsuit became a cultural moment

Most trade mark disputes never make headlines. They are usually technical arguments about...

Strong trade mark growth: IP Australia's annual report

Recently, IP Australia released its annual IP Report. The report looks at statics,...