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Carer’s & Compassionate Leave Rights Australia | Cohen Legal
When Family Comes First: Your Legal Rights to Leave Under Australian Law I recently did some research after someone came to me in a situation that, frankly, should never have happened. They needed to go — a parent was seriously ill, the call had come in, and time...
Legal Advice for Business Owners | Cohen Legal Townsville
When Your Client Needs More Than Numbers: The Case for Early Legal Advice There's a moment most professional advisers recognise. A client raises something that sits just outside the financial brief - a contract they're about to sign, a business partnership that's...
What Happens With No Business Agreement | Cohen Legal Townsville
What Happens When There's No Agreement: Three Business Scenarios That Got Expensive Most business disputes don't start with bad intentions. They start with a handshake, a shared vision, and a relationship strong enough that formal paperwork felt unnecessary. In...
Your Accountant Can’t Do Everything | Cohen Legal Townsville
Your Accountant Can't Do Everything: Why Legal Risk Needs a Lawyer When a business decision feels complex, most owners do one of two things: they call their accountant, or they try to work it out themselves. Accountants are trusted advisors — familiar faces who...
The Importance of Early Legal Advice | Cohen Legal Townsville
The Importance of Early Legal Advice: Why Waiting Costs More Than You Think Most people see a lawyer when something has already gone wrong. A contract dispute has escalated. A business partner has acted in bad faith. A deal has collapsed and both sides are pointing...