At the outset of a legal dispute, most people turn their minds to litigation. The notion of justice is often perceived as synonymous with the court process and the final decision being determined by a Judge. However, there is a practical and legitimate alternative...
June 2026 There are two things currently happening with card surcharge rules that businesses need to be across. The first relates to rules that already apply. The second is a significant change coming from 1 October 2026. What already applies Businesses can charge a...
There are law firms, and then there are institutions. Cheney Suthers Lawyers, proudly based in Orange and Molong in the Central West of New South Wales, is both. Since our establishment in 1984, we have been doing something that city firms rarely get the opportunity...
When was the last time you saw a lawyer? If your answer is “never” or “only when something went wrong,” you are not alone. Most people only think about lawyers when they find themselves in a crisis. But the law does not wait for a crisis to...
Are you a product based business? Did you know that it is illegal for suppliers to impose minimum prices for the resale of their goods and services? Suppliers must not: set minimum prices in formal policies or agreements offer retailers a discount if they sell...
Company tax and superannuation liabilities which may have gone under the radar for years are the focus of a new crackdown by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and former company directors may be held personally liable. Company directors are personally liable for...
