16 Dec 2012 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Joint ventures - nine things you can do to get them right Joint ventures can be highly profitable when structured appropriately to suit the desired commercial outcomes. However, it can be complex and problems can arise if you don't do your homework.
13 Dec 2012 Our restructuring lawyers in the Financial Review St Hilliers survives voluntary administration; creditors agree to deed of company arrangement
12 Dec 2012 Disputes and investigations Insurance Substituted service of legal documents via Facebook: “like” or “unlike” by Australian courts Service of documents via Facebook and other social networking sites may be permitted by courts where personal service cannot be effected.
12 Dec 2012 Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Digital governance, cyber and privacy Intellectual Property and Technology Social media - a brisk stroll through the minefield Social media provides businesses with a new avenue to communicate with their customers. However, it also creates significant legal and reputational risks.
11 Dec 2012 Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Work health and safety: the PCBU's duty to do what is reasonably practicable The new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) (WHS Act) defines the duties of a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) in terms of what is "reasonably practicable".
11 Dec 2012 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Six things you can do to avoid litigation Not only can you lessen the risk of your business being sued or having to sue, but in the event litigation is unavoidable, you will be in a stronger position if the matter does go to court.
23 Nov 2012 Disputes and investigations Construction Insurance Legislative amendment may reverse decision that litigation funding is a "credit facility" High Court finds that litigation funding agreement is a credit facility, AFSL not required
23 Nov 2012 Disputes and investigations Insurance Mediation can fail all parties when mediators don't do their job properly Mediators need to examine the strengths and weaknesses of each case
23 Nov 2012 Disputes and investigations Construction Insurance Property Are private building surveyors becoming the de facto guarantor for the shoddy works of the ... Private building surveyors (PBS) seen as easier target for claims than the builder
22 Nov 2012 Corporate and commercial Insurance The Insurance Contracts Act - recent flood amendment and the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) laws Amendment to the Act in response to the Queensland floods of 2010-2011