While we at Lazarus Legal have maintained that engaging legal help for your startup is crucial, we also understand that startups and business owners may not always have the financial capacity to hire lawyers. As a lawyer myself, I know that getting the right legal advice at the outset is very important if you’re ..read more

For many startups and business owners, contracts are crucial to forming a successful business relationship. They can also serve as a pathway to revenue for businesses, facilitating deal closures and customer retention. Most importantly, they ensure that companies meet regulatory and financial accountability requirements. As most business transactions are governed by contractual agreements, contract optimisation ..read more

We cannot emphasise this enough: if you want to protect your business, products or services, and brand from competitors in the market, then trade mark registration is crucial – and this year is the perfect time to do so. What do trade marks protect? A trade mark is one of several types of Intellectual Property (IP) rights. It distinguishes your unique brand, product or service and can be used to protect your business name or aspects of your brand. Trade marks can either be registered or unregistered. However, a registered trade mark can provide stronger legal protection than an unregistered on ..read more

An animated American TV show recently earned the ire of Australians for being eerily similar to the beloved children’s cartoon Bluey. Launched in October 2023, the American series titled Chip Chilla follows the adventures of a chinchilla family, where the children are homeschooled and instructed by their father, Chum Chum. Similarities to Bluey    Upon the show’s release, viewers were quick to notice the striking parallels between Chip Chilla and Bluey. The two series sport a pastel colour palette, and their infectious opening songs bear a striking resemblance. The animation style, c ..read more

Spoiler alert: It’s not the two companies.  If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok and found some viral videos suddenly muted, you’re experiencing the fallout between Universal Music Group (UMG) and the short-form video platform.  At the end of January 2024, TikTok failed to reach a deal to renew licensing rights with the multinational music corporation, leading to UMG’s entire library being removed from the platform. As a result, thousands of popular songs are now unavailable on TikTok, which has left its users with a void of soundless trending videos.  No more Taylor Swift ..read more

ICYMI, OpenAI recently launched Sora, its latest tool for creating realistic, minute long videos from simple text prompts.   It’s both unprecedented and terrifying.  Footage by OpenAI showcased several short videos, including a Shiba Inu wearing a beret and black turtleneck, two surfers riding a giant tidal wave in a historical hall and more – all made within minutes. There’s no question the imagery is impressive, but it also raises questions about possible legal challenges, including copyright infringement.  When Sora was launched, OpenAI did not divulge how its AI model ..read more

Building your business from the ground up can be very fulfilling, but entrepreneurs, particularly startup owners, know that a long and arduous journey lies ahead. The phrase “fake it ‘til you make it” is often embraced by many business leaders, but this approach can greatly impact their wellbeing and impede the progress of the businesses they are trying to establish.   Studies show that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition than the general population, but it is often swept under the rug. While leaders work their way to success, their passion a ..read more

Here’s the reality: not all clients are a good fit for your business.  Sure, having a steady clientele is essential for any entrepreneur, but landing “ideal” clients can be tricky. While it can be tempting to cast a wide net to increase the number of potential clients for your business, it’s best to narrow your search and find the clients whose needs align with the products or services you provide.  I’ve come to realise this while spending sleepless nights poring over potential clients.  After I make my pitch to a potential client and don’t back from them for a few days, I can’t ..read more

I say, good luck.  Looks like Miss Americana is tired of the constant flight tracking. The singer’s lawyers have finally threatened legal action against Jack Sweeney, the 21-year-old college student behind the now-suspended social media accounts @taylorswiftjets, which had been used by Sweeney to post flight information of Swift’s private planes.     In the leaked cease and desist letter sent to Sweeney, Swift’s lawyers alleged that “through these Offending Accounts, you have engaged in stalking and harassing behaviour, including consistently publishing real-time and ..read more

  Building your business from the ground up can be very fulfilling, but entrepreneurs, including startup owners, know that a long and arduous journey lies ahead. The phrase “fake it ‘til you make it” is often embraced by many business leaders, but this can greatly impact their wellbeing and slow down the new organisations they are trying to establish.  Studies show that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report having a mental health condition than the general population, but it is often swept under the rug. While leaders work their way to success, their passion and drive can some ..read more