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Temporary laws that allowed electronic execution have expired. Where are we now?

The Corporations Act now permanently allows companies to hold virtual meetings and electronically execute documents.

Principles of joint, several, & joint & several liability impact how you run your business & who is responsible for certain debts.

This is a very important reminder: be careful about what you say in negotiations and put all your agreements in writing!

As if the ACL "unfair contracts" provisions weren't exciting enough, they are now extended to small business dealings.

Cardiff has refused to pay the transfer fee, arguing that the contract signed by Sala was null and void after his death.

There are agreements and documentation you can enter into to protect your business if stressful situations were to occur.

A large number of suppliers were unable to reclaim goods supplied to WOW Sight and Sound on retention of title terms.

You should obtain independent, professional legal advice before you sign any family law document, or agree to any deal.

Collaborative law practice helps separating couples resolve family breakdowns in a less stressful and cost effective way.

This case supports parties seeking to rely on traditional set-off in construction or other contracts after a liquidation.

The decision of many insurers to refuse business interruption claims has resulted in numerous complaints made to AFCA.

The Varanus Island gas plant explosion in Western Australia on 3 June serves as a timely reminder to businesses to check what risks they are insured against - or risk being out of pocket unnecessarily.

Regulation will extend existing unfair contract terms regime to insurance products

This recent NSW Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance of clearly defining the scope of reinsurance cover.

Parties will need to continue to amend AS 2124-1992 and AS 4000-1997 to address deficiencies and bring them up to date.

Corporation interests should be protected by contract, so they aren't vulnerable to a builder's lack of reasonable care.

Provisional sums and cost escalation clauses and their differences in construction contracts.