Insights

Nigel Watson in Australian Insolvency Journal​

The NSW Court of Appeal's approach to the Retail Adventures case overcomes the uncertainties raised by earlier decisions

Colin Biggers & Paisley Shipping News - December 2011​

Disclaimer in expert report does not void adjudication determination​

Supreme Court upholds decision in Hanave v Nahas

Entire agreement clauses in construction contracts - Implied terms and misrepresentations​

Entire agreement clause not intended as an exclusionary provision

How does the carbon tax affect your contracts?​

Any carbon costs you pass on must be accurate and verifiable

Landlord's failure to repair premises may result in compensation payment to tenant​

Landlords risk breaching the lease by failing to perform repairs

Legislative amendments mean you must notify pollution incidents immediately​

Reporting obligations of a polluter changed in November 2011

UK Bribery Act affects Australian companies with UK presence​

Companies potentially liable if they do not prevent bribery

Uniform OH&S legislation extends duty of care and increases penalties​

National work health and safety (WHS) laws commence on 1 January 2012

Union members and adverse action under the Fair Work Act​

High Court to hear appeal in Barclay v Bendigo TAFE