Read ourPublications Page 8 of 34 Subscribe Publication type Mar 2017 Reducing penalty rates: the beginning of the end? More Summary The Fair Work Commission's recent decision to reduce penalty rates in modern awards will affect wages in the retail and hospitality industries, among others, by 25 - 50%. Publication type Feb 2017 Appeal court holds firm on s 54 regarding jet ski accident More Summary An insurer’s efforts to decline cover to an unlicensed jet ski operator who caused injuries to a rider have failed, with a finding that insufficient evidence was established under s 54 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) being upheld on appeal. Publication type Feb 2017 A defendant scores a win against the Victorian WorkCover Authority More Summary This article discusses the successful defence of a recovery claim made under section 138 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (Vic), and the implications for general liability insurers. Publication type Cyber Risk - Feb 2017 Need to Know – Australia’s New Data Breach Notification Laws More Summary The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Bill 2017 is set to impact businesses within the next 12 months requiring notification of data breaches to affected individuals and the Information Commissioner. How can your business be prepared? Publication type Feb 2017 QCAT update: disciplinary proceedings commenced against letting agent More Summary Andrew Persijn, Senior Associate, discusses the importance of agents to be aware of the functions of QCAT to hear disciplinary complaints against real estate agents brought by the Chief Executive, Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Publication type Feb 2017 Update on Chandler v Silwood More Summary Brett Heath, Special Counsel, discusses the appeal decision brought by an occupier of a property with respect to a significant judgment awarded to a lawful visitor to the property. Publication type Feb 2017 The Resolution of Domestic Building Disputes in Victoria: New Dispute Resolution Framework More Summary Changes to the Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Act 2016 (Vic) are set to impact the building industry. Publication type Feb 2017 Scratching below the surface: damage to glazed panels and contract works insurance policy response More Summary This newsletter considers recent case authorities on the operation of insurance policy defect exclusions in scratched glass claims. Publication type Feb 2017 CoRA Guideline approved - But is it just a bandaid solution? More Summary Approval of the Guideline has addressed some concerns regarding the reach of the Chain of Responsibility legislation. However, the regime remains flawed and the Guideline should not be seen as a cure-all. Publication type Feb 2017 ‘There is no oil shale’ - Queensland Court of Appeal upholds rejection of application for exploration permit More Summary A recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision has dismissed an appeal against Queensland Cooper Shale Pty Ltd in relation to a number of mineral exploration permit applications. 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. « Previous1 2 ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 33 34Next » View our latest publications