Read ourPublications Page 4 of 5 Subscribe 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 Insurance - Mar 2016 Injury Liability Gazette 7th Edition More Summary The 7th edition Injury Liability Gazette covers Queensland and New South Wales liability and personal injury decisions under the categories of occupier's liability, workplace law, damages and sports and recreational activities. 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. Publication type Mar 2016 Alert: Exploration concession for Queensland explorers More Summary The Queensland State Government has announced they will allow a concession on exploration commitments over the next two years. Publication type Mar 2016 Overhaul of New South Wales mining and petroleum regime More Summary Recent passage of legislation in NSW promises a new start for coal seam gas. But is it good news for the industry? Publication type Mar 2016 Buyer ordered to pay over $14 million in damages and interest for breach of off-the-plan contract More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate discusses why agents should always recommend to prospective buyers that they seek their own independent advice and make their own inquiries regarding the value and suitability of a particular property. Publication type Mar 2016 Starting out on the right foot: how to commence new managements and tenancies More Summary Michael Gapes, Partner outlines some basic and sound risk management practices which property managers should adopt when taking on a new management or preparing for a new tenancy. Publication type Mar 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure – Update on requirements for sellers and landlords of large office buildings More Summary Recent amendments to the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure have clarified, for sellers and landlords, the statutory disclosure requirements for sales and leases of large office buildings. Publication type Feb 2016 Is flying at a low altitude a breach of a pilot’s duty of care? - ALAANZ Aviation Briefs More Summary Shannon O'Hara, Senior Associate discusses a common law claim for damages for catastrophic personal injuries sustained by a passenger during a low aerial altitude mustering accident. « Previous1 2 3 4 5Next »