26 Aug 2021 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Restructuring and insolvency Statutory demands and offsetting claims - what is best practice? Malvern Developments successfully applies to have creditor's statutory demand set aside, satisfying Supreme Court of a genuine offset claim.
9 Aug 2021 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Tax Section 14ZZK and the burden of proof for taxpayers on appeal to the Administrative Appeals ... Decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Ross [2021] FCA 766 affirms importance for taxpayers to obtain legal advice prior to lodging objections or appeals under Part IVC of the Tax Administration Act.
27 May 2021 Construction Commercial litigation and dispute resolution New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ... An in-depth look at the changes to the Security of Payment Regulations and the reporting requirements introduced by the Payment Times Reporting Act legislation, including the penalties for non-compliance.
26 Mar 2021 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Insurance Urgent means urgent: Lessons from Greensill Capital's application for interlocutory relief Recent rejection of Greensill Capital's urgent application is a reminder for businesses that courts expect parties to act swiftly if they want interlocutory relief.
28 May 2020 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Progressing litigation in the time of COVID-19 An overview of witnessing documents remotely, expert medical assessments via videoconference and when the COVID-19 pandemic may be grounds to adjourn.
24 May 2020 Insurance Commercial litigation and dispute resolution A model example: revisiting obvious risks in dangerous recreational activities Defendants found not liable in negligence in Nihill v Vivien's Model case.
27 Apr 2020 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Litigating in 2020: Just a virtual hearing in a viral world An update on the virtual courtroom and further decisions considering when COVID-19 constitutes grounds to adjourn.
3 Apr 2020 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Pandemic pandemonium: the decision in David Quince v Annabelle Quince and Anor [2020] NSWSC 326 When will the COVID-19 pandemic be grounds to adjourn? Some issues to consider for parties intent on proceeding to hearing during coronavirus crisis
20 Jan 2020 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Banking and finance Artificial intelligence and the rise of online dispute resolution As digitisation of legal services evolves, litigants will need to adapt
23 May 2019 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Class actions Employment class actions - feast or famine? Employers are the subject of a wave of class action litigation at a time when the state of play is less certain than ever before. (Some) litigation funders are excited, but perhaps all is not what it seems.