15 Oct 2012 Disputes and investigations Wills, estates and succession planning Devastavit claims against executors who mismanage estates or squander assets Executors of a deceased estate must act responsibly, methodically and prudently
15 Oct 2012 Construction Emissions trading schemes (ETS) of Australia and Europe to be linked Majority support for linking AU and EU emissions trading schemes
15 Oct 2012 Corporate and commercial Insurance How does the Insurance Contracts Act affect insurers and what are the planned developments to ... Insurers and brokers should be aware of reforms proposed by Bill
15 Oct 2012 Construction Planning, infrastructure and environment Corporate and commercial Property New state-specific guidelines for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in NSW New PPP guidelines supercede 2006 guidelines
15 Oct 2012 Government Property New swimming pool regulations imminent in NSW Proposed new swimming pool laws aimed at reducing infant deaths
15 Oct 2012 Employment and safety Performance reviews and performance management of employees: criteria for effectiveness - Part 3 Employers must act fairly and follow their policies in performance management and termination of employees
15 Oct 2012 Property Take "reasonable steps" to identify your borrower or your mortgage could be void Identify borrowers with appropriate documents and keep records for seven years
15 Oct 2012 Disputes and investigations Insurance Corporate and commercial Professional Liability List aims to streamline proceedings in Supreme Court of Victoria Professional liability cases too costly and too lengthy
10 Oct 2012 Construction Andrew Murray's article in Law Society Journal Practitioners need to advise building owners to consult the original architects of their building when considering renovating, adjusting or demolishing
3 Oct 2012 Construction Three must-know developments in carbon, energy and mining Australia and Europe are to link their emissions trading systems fully by 2018. The future of energy is in renewable technologies like solar photovoltaic and wind on-shore.