Coronavirus and commercial contracts – No force majeure clause? Can the doctrine of “Frustration” assist?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, more and more parties are finding themselves in a position where they…
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Apocalypse 2020 – Key themes for liability insurers
The covid-19 pandemic will no doubt have a lasting effect on liability insurers and we expect will effectively encourage the…
COVID-19: *UPDATE* NSW GOVERNMENT TENANCY AMENDMENTS
COVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (NSW) (Act) received assent on 25 March 2020, giving the NSW Government the…
Expenditure and Rent Relief announced for WA Tenement Holders impacted by COVID-19
The WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum has announced relief measures for the holders of mining tenements that may be…
ASIC and ASX measures to assist with capital raisings during COVID-19
ASX and ASIC yesterday announced welcomed new measures to facilitate listed entities raising capital, in response to COVID-19. The key…
Memo re COVID-19 Bill Changes to EPAA and LGA
The COVID-19 pandemic has signalled a time of unprecedented uncertainty which, as we have seen over the last few weeks,…