When starting a business, most people focus on growth, profit and market strategies. But don’t overlook a shareholder agreement, writes RMB Lawyers Partner MICHAEL LEWIS.

Separation can be a complex and emotionally charged process, especially when couples continue to live under the same roof. Understanding the factors that the Court considers in determining whether a separation has occurred is essential. The RMB Family Law Division explains.

Many Australians remain at risk of serious respiratory illnesses, like asbestosis, even decades after their exposure to asbestos. With a high likelihood of severe and even fatal outcomes, understanding your rights for compensation could be crucial. The RMB Compensation Division explains.

High profile businesses ranging from airlines to hospitality have been in the news lately for damaging and expensive workplace disputes. The RMB Workplace and Employment Division explains how businesses can protect themselves and avoid disputes:

BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS BEWARE: Development consent commencement rules have been tightened. RMB Property and Planning Lawyer TANYA EMMETT explains.

Are you considering renovating your apartment, unit, or townhouse? If you are one  of the 1.2 million people living in NSW Strata schemes, it's crucial to understand the requirements and processes involved. RMB Lawyers compiled this guide to the essential steps and considerations for renovating your lot:

Being an executor and administering a deceased estate is an onerous responsibility that may take months of administrative work. The role can be complicated further where a beneficiary, friend or family member is involved in the death of the testator (the person who made the Will). The RMB Wills and Estates Division explains the rules that apply in such cases.

People often have a misconception that they don’t need a Will if they have few assets or are relatively young. However, as RMB Lawyers Partner CLAIRE OSBORNE explains, there are great benefits in having a valid Will.

Compensation claims are stressful. Whether it is a work-related injury, a motor vehicle accident or another incident type, significant injuries can turn anybody’s life upside down in an instant. The RMB Compensation Division explains when you should seek help from a lawyer.

Work Capacity Decisions can be extremely unfair for injured workers, as the RMB Compensation Division explains.

RMB Lawyers Partner and Family Law practitioner Claire Osborne explain important changes to Family Law legislation in 2024.

Owners of newly-constructed homes should not delay if they are concerned about defects in the building work, as time limitations apply to making claims against the builders.

If you are a local business owner.it is important to understand your responsibilities under the Competition and Consumer Act. The RMB Lawyers Business & Commercial Transactions Division explains how to keep your business in the clear with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

Development Consent on building projects can lapse, and recent legislation makes it easier for that to happen. The RMB Lawyers Property & Town Planning Division explains the avenues to prevent your project’s development consent from lapsing.

The NSW Parliament is currently considering a contentious Bill that would prohibit no-grounds evictions for tenants of rental properties. The RMB Lawyers Property Law Division explores both sides of the argument.

Rules around the ownership of firearms in Australia are quite straightforward, but it is important to stick to the rules. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division explains.

Holiday times can be a particularly difficult time for parents when they are newly separated. The RMB Family Law Division provides some tips on how to smooth out potential rough spots.

The Australian Government has introduced sweeping new rules in an attempt to control vaping.

Many employees got used to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are rules around eligibility and responsibilities for employees who want to continue the practice and their employers.

Street racing can land drivers in considerable trouble with the law. The RMB Lawyers Criminal Division explains the legal definitions of street racing – and the consequences if you are caught.

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be stressful and frightening, but as RMB Lawyers Compensation Division head CHRIS SHEPPARD explains, it is important to act quickly to claim the compensation you may be entitled to.

Self-Managed Superannuation Funds can be used to purchase commercial property, including commercial property already owned by the individual. The RMB Lawyers’ Property Law Division explains some of the benefits:

Professional advice is an important part of your investment when you are purchasing a property. The RMB Lawyers Conveyancing Division explains:

The  Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia often requests reports containing certain external evidence about what is best for the child/children when it is making arrangements for the children of parents who are divorcing. The RMB Lawyers Family & Relationships Law Division explains.

People who receive what is known as threshold injuries in motor vehicle accidents in NSW may receive benefits to aid their recovery for up to 52 weeks. However, as the RMB Compensation Law Division explains, you can challenge an insurer’s decision to stop your benefits when that period ends: