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The “Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009”, which will enact unfair contract terms provisions into Australian Federal law, was introduced into Parliament today.

A current case is showing why it is vital to have agreements in place with your business partners.

The UK Court of Appeal recently handed down a decision which considered the right to affirm a repudiated contract.

If a borrower or guarantor cannot show that a lender knowingly took advantage of a vulnerability, a claim of unconscionability will fail.

A Full Federal Court has found, in a case involving a construction company and the CEPU, that the "ordinary and customary turnover"...

Businesses must provide a safe place of work not just for employees, but also for any independent contractors that they retain.

This was a breach of the employer's contractual terms with one of its biggest clients, which put that contract at risk

The Government has standardised the ground water "make good" obligations applying to mining and gas tenement holders.

Australia is experiencing significant intergenerational wealth transfers and will continue to do so for some time.

To play it completely safe, we recommend that you still dust off your printer and pens, and physically sign on camera.

It is possible for a transfer of your farm to a relative or a family trust to be duty free under certain circumstances.

You must get independent legal advice before agreeing to be guarantor for a child, to avoid emotional pressure to sign.

It is likely that many statutory demands will be issued in early 2021 due to the moratorium lapsing on 31 December 2020.

These are some practical tips in light of the possible consequences of a customer becoming insolvent due to the pandemic.

Contracts may need to be amended to ensure that a party has appropriately protected its commercial interest.

In commercial negotiations, a principal may insist on being named as an insured on the contractor's insurance policy.

As a licensor or a licensee, here are some tips you should consider when negotiating your next licence agreement.