Vivian Michael, Author at Michael Law Group

Restraint Reforms: What Employees & Employers Need to Know

Photo by Getty Images via unsplash.com Restraint Reforms: What Employees & Employers Need to Know Proposed restraint of trade reform in 2027 will involve lifting restraints of trade, specifically non-competes for employees who earn below the high-income threshold. The change, set to take effect in 2027, gives employees the flexibility

AI, Confidentiality

Protecting Client Privilege in the Age of AI

Photo by Mohamed Marey, Unsplash Protecting Client Privilege in the Age of AI Client legal privilege existed long before lawyers had to warn clients about how using AI could affect it. Lawyers know that an anxious client may feel tempted to run the facts of their dispute, or even

Startup

Visionary Entrepreneur: The Importance of a Clear Vision when Working with Co-Founders and Legal Team

Photo by lisegagne from Getty Images Signature Visionary Entrepreneur: The Importance of a Clear Vision when Working with Co-Founders and Legal Team Updated 16 March 2026 All you dream about is starting your own business. There is a big idea in your head and on your heart, and you just

Startup

Importance of legal documents that reflect the vision for your start up business

Photo by Gerber86 from Getty Images Signature Importance of legal documents that reflect the vision for your start up business Updated 17 March 2026 Launching a startup business is exciting and stressful all at the same time. And if it is your first business, there is so much to learn.

Restraint of Trade

How enforceable is a restraint of trade?

Photo by Robert Kneschke How enforceable is a restraint of trade? Updated: 12 October 2022 How enforceable is a restraint of trade? Many believe it is not worth the paper it is written on. But this is not strictly true. Whether it is enforceable or not depends on how well-written

Employment, National Employment Standards

National Employment Standards (NES) You Should Know

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels National Employment Standards you should know Updated: 8 April 2026 Did you know there are National Employment Standards that apply across Australia, regardless of an employee's earnings? Also, did you know that, regardless of whether employees work under an industry award, employment contract, or