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Everything you need to know about Bitcoin

Posted May 08th, 2018 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. So, what is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is something that you cannot truly ever ...

The new Temporary Skills Shortage visa is here!

Posted April 10th, 2018 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Emma Swenson, Migration Consultant, MARN:9801418, Patterson Houen Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. Last month the government announced the “implementation date” for the final round of ...

Essential Provisions of the Personal Properties Securities Act (PPSA)

Posted February 19th, 2018 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. As a lessor, you need to have at least some basic understanding ...

Crowdfunding in Australia

Posted December 13th, 2017 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. On 29 September 2017, the Corporations Amendment (Crowd-sourced Funding) Act 2017 (‘the ...

Restraints in Employment Agreements

Posted August 10th, 2017 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Rodney Commins and Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. Protect your business & know your rights Employers have a ...

Buying or selling a Business? You need to know about “Restraints”!

Posted July 10th, 2017 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Solicitors, Sydney. What is a ‘restraint’ in a sale of business contract? If you have ...

NSW Strata Reform to pave the way for Sydney’s growth

Posted May 17th, 2017 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Lachlan Commins, Patterson Houen & Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. Late in 2016 two pieces of legislation came into force in New South ...

What do the changes to the 457 visa program mean for your employees and your business?

Posted April 25th, 2017 by Patterson, Houen & Commins

By Emma Swenson, Migration Consultant, MARN:9801418, Patterson Houen Commins, Lawyers, Sydney. On 18 April 2017 the government announced significant changes to the subclass 457 ...