CBP - Updates

Ombudsman finds overspending and corruption in Victorian Building Commission

Report identifies failure of governance and questionable recruitment of staff

26 February 2013 Construction and engineering, Government, Insurance and reinsurance , Construction project procurement, risk management and contract administration

Logging off for life: Testators should plan carefully for the post-mortem management of digital assets

Take steps now to ensure your online presence is managed appropriately after your death

25 February 2013 Information and communications technology, Trusts and estates

New Zealand Court of Appeal overturns Bridgecorp decision

Third party claimants in NZ no longer have priority over access to insurance money

20 December 2012 Directors and officers , Professional indemnity

Right to silence and presumption of innocence vs. efficiency of police investigations – proposed changes to law in NSW

Evidence Amendment (Evidence of Silence) Bill 2012 and proposed changes to right to silence

26 September 2012 Commercial litigation

Online insurance quotes - risks for insurance brokers

Not all risks are suited to online insurance applications

26 September 2012 Commercial litigation , Insurance and reinsurance , Risk review and management

Performance reviews and performance management of employees - criteria for effectiveness - Part 2

Employment contract must properly reflect the employee's current role

26 September 2012 Workplace relations

Performance reviews and performance management of employees - criteria for effectiveness

Performance appraisals are a necessary part of the work life of employed staff

23 August 2012 Workplace relations

Best practice in procurement for not-for-profits

Good relationships with suppliers are as important as good contracts

23 August 2012 Commercial contracts and advice, Outsourcing and managed services, Not for profit

How to protect yourself against your construction contractor's insolvency

Useful contract clauses that may help if your contractor goes under

23 August 2012 Construction and engineering, Insolvency and reconstruction , Construction project procurement, risk management and contract administration, Construction disputes, Infrastructure, major projects and PPPs

What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?

Independent contractors must be "in business" and truly independent

8 August 2012 Workplace relations