22 Sep 2014 Corporate and commercial Insurance Transport and logistics Competition Policy Review Draft Report makes recommendations concerning shipping industry Review Panel recommends repealing Part X of Competition and Consumer Act (CCA)
21 Sep 2014 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Employment and safety Duty of mutual trust and confidence not implied into Australian employment contracts ... High Court unanimously overturns decision of Full Federal Court
17 Sep 2014 Disputes and investigations Construction Queensland public holidays and compliance with time limits under the Building and Construction ... Always consider public holidays when calculating time limits
31 Aug 2014 Construction Government Planning, infrastructure and environment Property Fixing Queensland's broken economic model: planning and funding of development infrastructure is ... Future reform of Queensland's infrastructure planning and funding framework depends on heeding mistakes of the past
23 Aug 2014 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Construction Insurance Expert witnesses, communications and legal professional privilege Supreme Court decision in Sprayworx v Homag provides further guidance
24 Jul 2014 Changes to NSW Home Building Act to affect all participants in building industry Sweeping changes to affect future, current and completed building work
23 Jul 2014 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Restructuring and insolvency Not shelved… yet: NSW Court of Appeal confirms shelf orders are valid Reassurance for liquidators in Fortress Credit v Fletcher decision
23 Jul 2014 Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Fine print in asset and share sale agreements - you need those warranties, indemnities and ... Properly drafted contract clauses can provide significant protections and risk mitigation
23 Jul 2014 Disputes and investigations Insurance Five top tips for resolving disputes early and avoiding excessive legal costs It is best to take a practical approach to disputes to avoid lengthy and costly litigation
23 Jul 2014 Government Insurance Corporate and commercial Governance of public entities - new legislation sets agenda for reform Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 now in force