Read ourPublications Page 11 of 34 Subscribe Publication type May 2016 The Property Occupations Form 6 - some observations and best practice tips More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate considers two issues that have recently arisen in relation to the completion of the Form 6. These being, prior appointment of another agent and commercial scale appointments. Publication type Apr 2016 Principles of contractual indemnities revisited by the New South Wales Supreme Court More Summary A recent decision of the NSW Supreme Court raises yet another interpretation of a contractual indemnity clause, suggesting the defendant may have been in a position to obtain indemnity for its own negligence. Publication type Apr 2016 Winky leaks - A lost opportunity? More Summary This decision is significant for industrial and resources proponents in that it indicates that, in the event of land contamination, courts will generally avoid overcompensating a plaintiff and assess damages on a diminution in value basis. Publication type Apr 2016 Chains of Responsibility – Queensland Government passes amendments to Environmental Protection Act More Summary The Queensland Government has passed controversial changes to the Environmental Protection Act designed to give the regulator greater flexibility to issue clean up orders to parties with a ‘relevant connection’ to the holder of an environmental authority. Publication type Apr 2016 When is a Contractor not a Contractor? More Summary This article details the key definition of a 'contractor' and the importance of the characteristics of the relationship which could result in a liability policy responding to a claim. Publication type Apr 2016 Foreign Bribery & Corruption Update: Tackling serious corporate crime - the potential use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in Australia More Summary The Australian Government is now considering its options to facilitate a more effective and efficient response to serious corporate crime. Publication type Apr 2016 2 years on - A review of the Anti-Bullying Jurisdiction of the Fair Work Commission More Summary 2 years since the introduction of the anti-bullying regime into the Fair Work Act, we provide employers with key notes regarding how the new laws have been applied and the type of orders that have been made. Publication type Apr 2016 Preparing and completing property contracts More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses the importance for agents to understand the difference between preparing contracts and other legal documents which may be construed as legal practice. Publication type Apr 2016 Formation of contracts where no formal contract - can an email chain constitute a contract? More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner examines the requirements of section 59 of the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld), which requires a contract for the sale of land to be signed and in writing. Publication type Mar 2016 Application for costs successful – Material change of circumstances for mining lease More Summary Recent decisions in the Land Court and the Land Appeal Court have provided further guidance on the operation of the material change in circumstances compensation provisions in the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld). Publication type Mar 2016 A blameless plaintiff does not automatically make defendants liable More Summary Outstanding young swimmer unsuccessfully sues pool and school after sustaining serious injuries while completing a 'track-start' dive and colliding with the bottom of the pool. Publication type Mar 2016 Cyber security - the essentials More Summary 2015 was the year that Australian companies became victim to a sudden increase in hacks and security breaches, and the expectation is that this trend is going to continue through 2016. Publication type Cyber Risk - Mar 2016 Cyber risk update: recent security breaches More Summary 2016 has continued the trend of last year's sudden increase in high profile cyber security breaches of companies with a presence in Australia. Publication type Mar 2016 Has the Queensland Government overreached in its battle with Clive Palmer? More Summary The Environmental Protection (Chain of Responsibility) Amendment Bill 2016 has drawn significant criticism from many quarters. We look at some of the key risks posed by the new Bill. Publication type Mar 2016 Oppression claim succeeds! More Summary A recent Federal Court decision examined oppression claims raised between members and their company as to whether a competitor acted oppressively. Publication type Mar 2016 What’s the latest news on legalising crowd funding? More Summary A recently released Committee report for the Corporations Amendment (Crowd-Sourced Funding) Bill 2015 has given hope that the Bill will be transitioned into an Act due to it's key involvement in the Federal Government's 'Growing Jobs and Small Business' package. Publication type Mar 2016 Labour hire: Obligations of employers in the context of unfair dismissals More Summary A recent Fair Work Commission case serves as an important reminder to employers about the disciplinary process and the ultimate responsibility they bear for managing employees who are placed at client sites. Publication type Mar 2016 Perilously going above and beyond – Occupier found not liable for injury to employee on its premise More Summary The New South Wales Court of Appeal has recently overruled a decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court concerning the liability of an occupier for the injury of a labour hire worker. Publication type Mar 2016 Foreign bribery update - Commonwealth laws to tackle false accounting have now commenced More Summary The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Proceeds of Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2015 (Bill) received royal assent on 29 February 2016 and the false accounting provisions commenced on 1 March 2016. Publication type Mar 2016 Queensland objection rights restored – Mineral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 More Summary The Queensland State Government has introduced a new Bill aimed at restoring objection rights in respect of mining lease applications. « Previous1 2 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications
