Craig Yeung
How legally binding is a memorandum of understanding?
I’ve met a guy who seemed like a good fit for a partner and we’ve signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
But it turned out he ha…
SA Angels arranges special presentation from Swisscom Ventures and Acumen Ventures
Last month, Piper Alderman hosted angel investment group SA Angels for a special invitation only event featuring Stefan Kuentz of Swisscom V…
High Court decision a reminder misleading ads could land your business in hot water
Australia’s highest court, the High Court of Australia, has recently made a decision that serves as a clear reminder to businesses on the …
Social media competitions: Top five legal tricks and traps
The rapid growth of social media has allowed businesses to engage with their customers in an increasingly personal manner. However, it is…
Government canvasses new employee share scheme arrangements for start-ups
The Assistant Treasurer recently released a discussion paper inviting submissions on possible changes to relax the administrative and tax ar…
Make sure your business trademark is unique
The recent Apple v Amazon case in the United States concerning Amazon’s use of the phrase ‘Appstore’ provides an important lesson for …
What rights do I have to online sales as a franchisee?
Recently, I read an article on StartupSmart about a franchisee of a retail store who is not receiving any revenue from sales made through th…
I’m drawing up a supplier agreement but don’t know where to start. Help!
This week’s Secret Soloist is answered by lawyer Craig Yeung The main point to remember is that the arrangement should be documented in…
Can we trademark a unique logo with a generic business name?
We purchased an established business recently and want to trademark the business name. The problem is that the same business name is u…
What are the legal implications of having a marketing database?
This week’s Secret Soloist is answered by lawyer Craig Yeung. There are laws that govern what information businesses can collect from c…
