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Are you searching for great commercial legal advice for a fixed fee? We are a commercial law firm that offers legal services online. Our practice areas include business and commercial law, employment law, entertainment and publishing law, contract law, intellectual property and in-house legal counsel services. We work with Australian businesses and individuals to deliver online legal advice that i

s quick, commercial, and affordable. If you seek legal advice from an experienced lawyer, get in touch with our friendly legal team.

​If you want to speak to an online lawyer that offers legal services from anywhere in Australia, you have come to the right place. Contact us today for a free 15-minute consultation and a fixed fee quote. Visit our website: HTTPS://prosperlaw.com.au

Subscription giveaways are growing in Australia. So is regulator scrutiny.The key question being asked: is the prize pro...
03/06/2026

Subscription giveaways are growing in Australia.

So is regulator scrutiny.

The key question being asked: is the prize promoting the business, or has the business become a vehicle for the prize?

If your marketing is almost entirely about winning and barely mentions the product, that’s a risk.

So is launching nationally without checking permit requirements state by state.

We help businesses get this right before launch — not after.
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Don’t just take our word for it 💬«Prosper Law reviewed my book with great attention to detail, fast turnaround, and clea...
03/06/2026

Don’t just take our word for it 💬

«Prosper Law reviewed my book with great attention to detail, fast turnaround, and clear communication. Highly recommend!»

We love hearing that our clients feel supported every step of the way. If you need a legal eye on your work, we’re here. 👇
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Someone called me about their mum recently.She’d signed a guarantee for her child’s business loan. Thought she was just ...
03/06/2026

Someone called me about their mum recently.

She’d signed a guarantee for her child’s business loan.

Thought she was just helping out with some paperwork.

Didn’t fully understand what she’d agreed to.

When the business struggled, the lender came after her.

A guarantee is a legally binding promise to repay someone else’s debt if they can’t.

That can mean the loan amount, interest, enforcement costs — and in some cases, your home.That’s why independent legal advice before signing isn’t a formality. It’s protection.

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Indemnity clause.A contractual provision where one party agrees to compensate the other for losses, costs, or liabilitie...
28/05/2026

Indemnity clause.
A contractual provision where one party agrees to compensate the other for losses, costs, or liabilities that arise from a specified event or circumstance.

For business owners, indemnity clauses appear in almost every commercial contract. Employment agreements, contractor arrangements, supplier contracts, service agreements. They are easy to overlook and often misunderstood.

Here is what you need to know before you sign:

⚠️ The wording determines your exposure ⚠️ Some indemnities are mutual, others are entirely one-sided ⚠️ Your obligation can survive the termination of the contract ⚠️ In contractor and supplier agreements, they can shift significant risk onto your business without you realising

The question to ask is simple. Do I understand what I am agreeing to cover, and am I comfortable with that exposure?

If the answer is no, get advice first.

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Most business owners think about EOFY in terms of numbers.But when did you last actually read your contracts?If it’s bee...
27/05/2026

Most business owners think about EOFY in terms of numbers.

But when did you last actually read your contracts?

If it’s been more than 12 months, there’s a good chance they no longer reflect how you actually operate.

Before June 30, review:

⚠️ Employment contracts: do they reflect current roles and remuneration? ⚠️ Contractor agreements: are your contractors classified correctly? ⚠️ Client and supplier agreements: are the terms still protecting you? ⚠️ Confidentiality clauses: do they cover what your business knows now?

Outdated contracts don’t just create legal risk. They create confusion about what was actually agreed.

Link in bio to get in touch.

An architect designed a boutique apartment building.Negotiations broke down. The developer moved on and hired someone el...
26/05/2026

An architect designed a boutique apartment building.

Negotiations broke down. The developer moved on and hired someone else.

What came next was a near-identical building.

In Australia, copyright in architectural designs is automatic. You don’t register it. The moment a design is created, it’s protected.

But automatic protection doesn’t mean you’re safe.

⚠️ Payment doesn’t equal ownership ⚠️ A client paying your fees doesn’t give them the right to use your drawings ⚠️ Unclear contracts are the number one cause of IP disputes in architecture ⚠️ Copyright covers both your drawings AND constructed works

Before your next project starts, make sure your contracts say what you think they say.

Link in bio to read the full guide.

A client came to me after deciding to leave their job.They had a non-compete clause. They read it. They assumed it was b...
19/05/2026

A client came to me after deciding to leave their job.

They had a non-compete clause. They read it. They assumed it was binding.

So they put their plans on hold and waited.

What they didn’t know is that in Australia, non-compete clauses are not automatically enforceable. The employer has to prove the clause is reasonable and protecting a legitimate business interest.

They had more options than they thought.

I’ve written a full breakdown over at . Link in bio.

A client called me after a supplier dispute started getting complicated.They had kept supplying goods. They had kept com...
19/05/2026

A client called me after a supplier dispute started getting complicated.

They had kept supplying goods.

They had kept communicating.

They had been reasonable and professional throughout.

But they hadn’t said three specific words in writing.
«We reserve our rights.»

By continuing to perform without reserving their rights, there was a real argument they had accepted the other party’s breach. Their ability to pursue a claim had been quietly eroded, not by any formal decision, but by silence.

This comes up more than most business owners realise. When you’re in a dispute, the instinct is to stay flexible. Keep talking. See how it plays out.

That instinct can cost you.

Here’s when to send a reservation of rights letter:
⚠️ You believe the other party has breached a contract but want to continue the relationship
⚠️ You’re in settlement negotiations and want to keep legal options open if talks fail
⚠️ Potentially defamatory material about your business is about to be published
⚠️ You’re engaging with a dispute but haven’t decided on your next step yet

The phrase is simple. What it preserves can be significant.

Full plain-English explanation at the link in bio.

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Meet Allison, Senior Paralegal at Prosper Law 👋Allison has been working in law since 2015 and joined our team in Februar...
14/05/2026

Meet Allison, Senior Paralegal at Prosper Law 👋

Allison has been working in law since 2015 and joined our team in February 2024. With experience across commercial and consumer law, technology and privacy, franchising, employment, entertainment, and competitions and trade promotions, she brings a broad skill set and a sharp eye for detail.

Her goal? Turning complex legal matters into clear, practical outcomes for every client.

We’re so glad to have her on the team! 🌿
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A client hired a great salesperson.Twelve months later, that salesperson left and took three major clients with her.The ...
13/05/2026

A client hired a great salesperson.

Twelve months later, that salesperson left and took three major clients with her.

The employment contract had a non-compete clause.

The business owner assumed it would protect them.

It didn’t. The clause was so broadly drafted it was completely unenforceable.

This is one of the most common situations I see. Business owners invest time and money into staff, put a non-compete in the contract, and assume the job is done.

But under Australian law, a non-compete clause is only enforceable if it’s reasonable and necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. Courts won’t uphold a clause just because it’s in the contract.

Here’s what gets employers into trouble:
⚠️ Clauses that are too broad in duration, geography, or the activities they restrict
⚠️ Applying the same clause to every employee regardless of role or seniority
⚠️ No cascading provisions, meaning if one part fails, the whole clause falls away

There’s also a bigger reason this matters right now. The Australian Government has indicated plans to ban most post-employment non-compete clauses by 2027. If your contracts rely on these clauses, now is the time to review them and strengthen other protections like confidentiality and IP agreements.

The window to use them properly is narrowing.
Full plain-English guide at the link in bio.

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