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What a contractor agreement needs to cover, the legal risks of misclassifying workers in Australia, and why IP ownership is the clause most founders get wrong.
What a contractor agreement needs to cover, the legal risks of misclassifying workers in Australia, and why IP ownership is the clause most founders get wrong.
Share vesting ties equity to contribution. Here's how it actually works in Australian shareholders agreements and employee share plans.
An indemnity clause can create liability well beyond your contract value. Here's what to look for and what to push back on before you sign.
A plain-English guide to seed financing for Australian founders - convertible notes, SAFEs, preference shares, disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act, and how to choose the right structure for your round.
A distributor sends you a 35-page agreement. You have never negotiated one before. This guide covers what distribution agreements actually do, how they are structured, what each clause means commercially, and where founders most commonly get into trouble.
Liquidated damages clauses appear in SaaS agreements, supplier deals, and construction contracts. Here is what they do, when they hold up, and what to watch for on both sides of the table.