With the rapid move to mandatory use of an Electronic Lodgement Network (ELN), such as Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), for a large number of property settlements, a working knowledge of…
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As Australian businesses embrace technology, the volume of data, particularly personal information, held by these organisations is growing exponentially. Regulators are now focused on what happens when a data breach…
Read moreAppointing a Director [Toolkit]
A company’s directors are responsible for the management and operation of its business affairs, including its operating structure and strategic direction. Collectively, the directors form a board that meets regularly…
Read moreTransfer of Shares [Toolkit]
Whenever parties enter into an agreement for the sale and purchase of shares in a proprietary or unlisted company, whether for a minority holding or for the company’s entire issued…
Read moreSecurity for Costs [Toolkit]
Litigation is expensive and time consuming, and is sometimes pursued by parties who lack the resources or inclination to pay the other side’s costs if they lose. A respondent will commonly make an application for security…
Read moreDebbie Warnes on the Beginnings and Future of Legal Document Automation [Q&A]
For law firms investing in technology to drive innovation and efficiency, document automation is an easy win and, given today’s digitally driven legal landscape, it’s absolutely essential. Manual processes, including document…
Read morePost-Employment Obligations [Toolkit]
Employment law in Australia is a dynamic and often contentious legal area governed by a web of interrelated federal, state and common laws. Restraint of trade is an increasingly significant employment law topic as employers turn to…
Read moreWhat is Document Automation?
The business of law is changing like never before. Even as the recession eases, corporate clients continue to pressure their law firms to cut costs, increase efficiency, and move to…
Read moreMaking the Switch to In-House Counsel
Billable hours, timesheets and work/life balance are just some of the reasons lawyers leave private practice for an in-house counsel role. It’s not for everyone, but it may be the…
Read moreColeman Greig Meet Service Level Agreements and Remain Competitive with Document Automation [Case Study]
Since investing in Softdocs over 10 years ago, Coleman Greig have yielded significant time savings, reduced risk and increased client consistency. Coleman Greig have been loyal Softdocs customers for over 10…
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