Commercial Law
Legal updates, articles, and radio segments categorized under Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Guides
Our litigation guides provide practical, step-by-step advice for managing complex legal disputes, from defamation concerns notices …
Legal Matters: Loan Agreements, Debt Forgiveness & Your Rights Against Debt Collectors
In this episode of Legal Matters on 4CRB, Andrew Bell and Colin Balewski pick up where last week left off, completing their deep …
Legal Risks of AI for Business – Australia, US and UK
AI is now embedded in everyday business operations, but the legal risks sit across privacy, consumer law, intellectual property, …
Can I completely exclude liability in my SaaS agreement?
No. Under the Australian Consumer Law in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), a business acquiring software …
How many investors can I raise capital from without a prospectus?
Under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), raising capital without a disclosure document is a criminal offence unless a statutory …
What business structure should I use for my Queensland tech startup?
For high-growth technology startups, a dual-company structure is the industry standard. This involves a Holding Company (HoldCo) …
What is a PPSR registration and why does my startup need it?
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) records security interests in personal property under the Personal Property …
What is a statutory demand?
Where a creditor is owed a liquidated debt of $4,000 or more by a company, they may serve a statutory demand under s 459E of the …
Queensland Startup Legal Guide: Business, Tech and AI Law Explained
Queensland startups face a complex web of legal obligations from the moment of incorporation. This master guide covers every major …
How do I collect a personal debt in QCAT?
To succeed in a debt recovery claim under Queensland civil procedure, you must prove on the balance of probabilities, that is, …
Legal Matters: Debt Collection, EPoA vs AHD & The Cost of Wills
In this episode of Legal Matters on 4CRB, Andrew Bell and Colin Balewski celebrate a significant personal milestone for Bell & …
What is the Personal Property Securities Register?
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), established under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), allows any …
Legal Matters: QCAT & Neighbourhood Disputes
Andrew Bell from Bell & Senior Lawyers joins Colin on 4CRB’s Legal Matters to unpack the Queensland Civil and …
QCAT, Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal: Complete Guide
General information only. This guide provides general legal information about QCAT procedures and does not constitute legal …
Is Your Business Data Breach Ready? The NDB Scheme Checklist for Queensland Businesses
Australia’s data breach and privacy laws have undergone their most significant reform in decades. Since 10 June 2025, …
Retail Leasing Pitfalls for Queensland Small Businesses: What to Check Before You Sign
Signing a retail shop lease is one of the highest-stakes commitments a small business owner makes. The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 …
The Southport Litigant's Handbook: Everything You Need to Know About the Southport Courthouse
The Southport courthouse at Corner Davenport and Hinze Streets is home to the Queensland Magistrates Court, District Court, the …
What Business Owners Need to Know Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Essential guide to commercial leases in Queensland covering rent reviews, outgoings, make good clauses, and tenant protections …