On a Proper Construction Issue 5: Undue Risk of Fire in Multistorey Buildings – Biowood Meets the Same Fate as ACPS
In the early hours of 25 November 2014 a fire ripped through the Lacrosse Building on La Trobe Street, Docklands…
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Criminal background checks – what amounts to discrimination when considering an employee’s criminal record?
It is sometimes necessary for employers to treat employees or prospective employees differently when making decisions about recruitment, promotion, work…
Intellectual Property and Information Technology in divestments and acquisitions
Economic uncertainty of the kind the world is currently facing in light of the emergence and spread of COVID-19 often…
When the Court’s approval of a settlement of a claim is challenged: Decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Robinson v Robinson [2020] NSWCA4
Court Approvals of Releases in Family Provision Claims Settlement of a claim against an estate for a family provision order…
UPDATE: The Introduction of a Mandatory Industry Code for Commercial and Retail Leases
After the National Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister announced at 2pm on Friday, 3 April 2020 that property industry stakeholders…
Safe harbour – Temporary relief in response to COVID-19
Amendment to the Corporations Act and effect As we introduced in our last update on 23 March 2020 – Disruption –…