Read ourPublications Page 1 of 5 Subscribe Publication type Dec 2016 Amendments to the Retail Shop Act enacted in November 2016 More Summary Bronwyn Clarkson, Partner and Duncan Lomas, Solicitor, discusses the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) which was finally enacted by the Queensland Parliament on 25 May 2016 after a lengthy process of statutory review and consultation. Publication type Corporate - Dec 2016 The rebirth of crowd funding in Australia! More Summary Medium sized businesses are anxiously awaiting the introduction of the Corporations Amendment (Crowd-Sourced Funding) Bill 2016. Publication type Corporate - Dec 2016 Effect of receiverships on a director’s right to access company documents More Summary This article discusses the importance of understanding the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for a directors access to company documents. Publication type Dec 2016 James Plumb recognised as Leading Energy & Resources Lawyer More Summary Publication type Dec 2016 Insurance policy responds despite alleged misrepresentation More Summary A recent NSW decision highlights the importance for insurers to ensure their policies and application forms are drafted with precision. Publication type Dec 2016 Teacher-turned-lawyer urges aspiring young guns to be open to learn More Summary Michael Bath spent three years as a high school teacher before taking up law to expand his employment prospects. The first Sydney partner at Carter Newell, the teacher-turned-lawyer says that learning is still key, especially for younger lawyers. Publication type Nov 2016 ‘Sophisticated parties’ under the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld) More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate, discusses one of the objectives of the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld) which inflicted on the real estate industry. Publication type Nov 2016 Complying with the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 More Summary In this article, Michael Gapes, Partner, reviews the Fire and Emergency Services (Domestic Smoke Alarms) Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) which was passed by the State Government on 31 August 2016. Publication type Nov 2016 Small business unfair contract laws commence on 12 November 2016 More Summary Do your standard form construction contracts include any ‘unfair terms’? Do you deal with small business suppliers or subcontractors? Big changes to the law will soon be in effect! Publication type Nov 2016 The mistakes from Masters v Cameron repeated More Summary A recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision examined directors' involvement in a Heads of Agreement as the foundation of a disputed joint venture agreement. Publication type Oct 2016 Property manager successful on appeal regarding mitigation of loss More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses the importance for property managers to ensure they are familiar with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) (RTRA) for any potential claims where they may be considered. Publication type Oct 2016 A win for commercial property managers in the Court of Appeal More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner discusses the importance of maintaining comprehensive written and electronic records to ensure the greatest amount of protection when faced with conflicting versions of events. Publication type Oct 2016 Mistaking a step – Court throws out trip and fall claim of community support worker More Summary A recent New South Wales District Court decision demonstrates the duty of care owed by the owner of a residential property, as well as the entrant's corresponding duty to take reasonable care for their own safety. Publication type Oct 2016 Are you personally liable? Lessons on environmental law and personal exposure More Summary Directors can face a serious level of personal exposure and possible prosecution if their company commits an environmental offence. Publication type Litigation & Dispute Resolution - Oct 2016 One of the worst things that can be said of a person More Summary The District Court of Queensland finds four limbs of defamation defence unsuccessful following its ruling that allegations of paedophilia were based on unjustified suspicion, spite and malice. Publication type Oct 2016 MERCPA is now in full force – what do you need to know? More Summary Commencement of key provisions under the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014 introduces new requirements for the industry. Publication type Oct 2016 Waiver of subrogation – Where to now? More Summary Just when the law in Australia seemed reasonably certain as to the effect of a waiver of subrogation clause, the circumstances in which a party will be found to be an “Insured” would appear to be attendant with a degree of uncertainty. Publication type Sep 2016 Court rejects security for costs application against impecunious appellant More Summary This decision is a reminder for defendants and their insurers that an order for security for costs may not be granted. Publication type Sep 2016 Lease or licence to occupy More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses the need for property managers to be aware of the creation of sub-lease arrangements for tenants entering into home sharing agreements. Publication type Sep 2016 Disputed trust money - what you need to know More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner discusses the important things you need to know when a contract of sale has been terminated. « Previous1 2 3 4 5Next »