5 Aug 2015 Construction Court not exercising its discretion to extend time for the removal of unlawful fill under ... Court found no good reason for the exercise of discretion to vary or stay the operation of the enforcement order
4 Aug 2015 Planning, infrastructure and environment Court allowed a strike out application following prolonged and uncertain proceeding The case of Lambert Property Group Pty Ltd v SJ Daly & Ors [2015] QPEC 4 concerned an application by the Dalys to strike out an originating application made by Lambert Property Group Pty Ltd
26 Jul 2015 Disputes and investigations Insurance Employment and safety Cleaner who trips over box at school premises unsuccessful in liability insurance and workplace ... Patrons must exercise care for their own safety and avoid obvious risks
26 Jul 2015 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Insurance Client lunch comes back to bite - solicitor found liable for $2.3 million for negligent advice ... Advice provided over client lunches found to be in breach of duty
26 Jul 2015 Corporate and commercial Banking and finance Planning, infrastructure and environment Property Financial services Lean and green: energy efficiency opportunities for agribusiness and regional areas Businesses should consider adopting energy efficiency programs
26 Jul 2015 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Production of insurance policies Courts recognise that granting access to insurance policies violates a private relationship
23 Jul 2015 Property Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Construction Selling a house does not amount to engaging in trade or commerce Australian Consumer Law may not extend to selling one's home
23 Jul 2015 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Property Five year lease of shop premises found to be valid and enforceable despite being unregistered Damages awarded for portion of time that premises were vacant
22 Jul 2015 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Expert determination clauses in contracts - are they worth it? Expert determination clauses can lead to cost-effective resolution of disputes if drafted with care and foresight
22 Jul 2015 Construction Insurance Fire hazard associated with installation of non-compliant external cladding on high-rise buildings Cheap external cladding materials from China pose fire risk