ArticleBattle of the T&Cs: Whose terms will reign supreme?Parties doing business have to negotiate and agree to sign on a common set of standard terms and conditions (T&Cs).AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
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ArticleSharon Stone dupes Ecuador: Getting celebrity appearances right.The actress was paid in cash before the contract for her appearance was signed, and she never got around to signing it.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleSupreme Court of NSW reminds contracting parties to follow the contractRecent decision is a good reminder of the importance of being familiar with the agreed terms & following them in any contract.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolding Redlich
ArticleTop 5 tips for negotiating your next infrastructure contractWith multiple contractors, balancing your risk against a principal's expectations can make things even more difficult.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleTraps in fee recoveryInteresting case in which school attempted and failed to recover school fees.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnfair contract terms and unconscionable conduct: actually the best of friendsEven though no pecuniary penalties are payable for unfair contract terms, ACCC may impose penalties for unconscionable conduct.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleAnti-Semitic rants, gay slurs and the N Word: Avoiding celebrity endorsement meltdownsShe's charging you a fortune, so you want to be sure you get what you're paying for, and avoid disasters along the way.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentMarque Lawyers
ArticleHow to have a profitable business, not just a growing businessBy adopting what big companies do, SMEs will get more certainty and stability along with a competitive advantage.AustraliaAccounting and AuditWorrells
ArticleDisney's Shift in Legal Strategy: A Case Study in Contractual Disputes and Arbitration ClausesThis case serves as a significant example of how contractual terms can impact legal disputes.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionPointon Partners
ArticleCOVID-19 Head Office Guide: unprecedented times call for unprecedented measuresThis Head Office Guide may help general counsel and company secretaries understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Corrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCOVID-19: Making it easier for business to operate during the COVID-19 pandemicCompanies in Australia are now able to hold meetings online and company officers can execute documents electronically.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Swaab Attorneys
ArticleSign, seal and skype: electronic witnessing is now acceptable in NSWIt's taken a global pandemic to do it, but we can officially witness a signature via Facetime (at least during COVID-19).AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Marque Lawyers
Article5 ways to improve your liability clauseIt's impossible to eliminate risk when you're in business but you can manage your exposure to legal risk under contract.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleA sign of things to come…unfair contract terms and small businessFrom November, the unfair contracts regime will be extended to include standard form contracts with small businesses. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolding Redlich
ArticleAgricultural sector: Careful eyes required when closing the dealArticle illustrates the importance of ensuring those in the agricultural sector have a thorough and robust contract.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMellor Olsson
ArticleAmendments to the Corporations Act – Draft legislation released for public consultationThe draft bill proposes to continue the use of electronic means and alternative technologies in corporate Australia.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHolding Redlich
ArticleBuying and selling a business: Things to think about before you get startedBefore getting started with buying or selling a business you should think through a few variables first. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMellor Olsson
ArticleClient Update – business-to-business unfair contract termsCompanies should review business-to-business standard form contracts for compliance with unfair contract terms changes.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleCrowdStrike & Delta – Excluding Liability Many ways to address possible loss in a commercial arrangement but it is important to identify particular risks.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWalter Baden