Read ourNewsletters and Alerts Page 2 of 4 Subscribe Publication type Commercial Property - Jun 2020 Queensland Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 More Summary The Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (Qld) aims to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Queensland landlords and tenants. Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - May 2020 New Queensland regulations for electronic signing and remote witnessing of important documents More Summary In response to difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland introduced regulations on 22 May 2020. Publication type Energy & Resources - Energy, Resources & Renewables - May 2020 Relief on the way for Queensland explorers More Summary The Queensland Government has responded to the challenges facing explorers in Queensland. We take a look at the relief available. Publication type Corporate - May 2020 Electronic execution of documents: Important temporary changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) More Summary Important temporary changes for Australian companies to adhere to for the next six months, including electronic execution methods being temporarily allowed. Publication type Energy & Resources - Planning & Environment - Apr 2020 Alert: Queensland environmental compliance update More Summary The Department of Environment and Science releases important update about how they are managing compliance with environmental obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Publication type Insurance - Apr 2020 Class action plaintiff’s application for access to insurance documents refused More Summary Federal Court of Australia provided valuable guidance concerning the court’s powers to order discovery of insurance documents not relevant to any fact in issue in a proceeding. Publication type Commercial Property - Apr 2020 Mandatory Code of Conduct - SME commercial leasing principles during COVID-19 More Summary Alert for landlords, tenants and their professional advisers on the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct on SME commercial leasing principles during COVID-19. Publication type Energy & Resources - Energy, Resources & Renewables - Mar 2020 COVID-19: Managing the impact on mining and petroleum operations More Summary Mining and petroleum operations must continue to be maintained effectively to preserve the safety of people and the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Publication type Mar 2020 High Court provides guidance on the definition of 'company officer' More Summary The High Court adopts a broad interpretation of what constitutes an 'officer' under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Publication type Mar 2020 Section 54 doesn’t save Uber driver from declinature More Summary Australian Financial Complaints Authority affirmed insurer’s decision to decline cover as insured failed to disclose a vehicle was used for ridesharing. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Mar 2020 You get what you give - Protecting security under contracts More Summary Contractors need to be mindful when amending contracts should they inadvertently allow recourse to security. Publication type Mar 2020 The Employment Law Implications of COVID-19 More Summary The World Health Organisation has declared COVID-19 (the Novel Coronavirus) a pandemic. So what does that mean for employment rights and obligations? Publication type Mar 2020 Snap back to reality: Defamation proceedings dismissed on appeal More Summary A recent decision by the New South Wales Court of Appeal examines the defence of common law qualified privilege in a case which resulted in a rare ‘win’ for a defendant. Publication type Energy & Resources - Mar 2020 MEROLA Bill 2020: Important safety, rehabilitation and regulatory changes in the resources sector More Summary The Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 was recently introduced to Parliament and, if passed, will see important safety, rehabilitation and regulatory changes in the Queensland resources sector. Publication type Feb 2020 Court of Appeal limits damages flowing from negligent conveyancing More Summary The recent case of McLennan v Meyer Vandenberg [2019] ACTCA 35 provides reassurance for insurers defending claims seeking excessive damages. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2020 The latest on mandatory data breach reporting – incidents continue to rise More Summary The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s latest report is a timely reminder on the importance of being proactive about your cyber security. Publication type Energy & Resources - Jan 2020 Federal Government releases review of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism More Summary Partner James Plumb and solicitor Gemma Sweeney discuss what you need to know about the ADGSM review findings, recommendations and what’s coming next. Publication type Insurance - Dec 2019 Dual Insurance and the Battle of the 'Other Insurance' Clauses More Summary Instances of dual insurance occur frequently in practice with ‘other insurance’ clauses continuing to be a topic of much deliberation. Publication type Dec 2019 What takes priority – the schedule or the policy wording? More Summary Inconsistencies can arise between pre-printed policy terms and specifically tailored policy schedules, leading to policy interpretation issues. Publication type Nov 2019 Reality Bites – Court deems House Rules contestant a network employee More Summary Courts are now looking outside strict contractual terms and considering other factors in determining whether an employment relationship exists within non-traditional work settings. « Previous1 2 3 4Next »
