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Many building contract disputes could be resolved at an earlier stage – with legal advice before the contract is signed.

The purchaser rescinded, claiming a statutory cooling-off right, and requested his deposit less the cooling-off fee.

The intentions of the parties must be very clear – either there is or there is not an agreement at that particular time.

A TFC clause in a construction contract allows a principal to terminate a contract at its own option and without cause.

This Act will ensure prompt and fair payment for construction work and is a mechanism to resolve payment disputes.

Special conditions in a property contract are additional conditions attached to the sale of that specific property.

All the proposed amendments seek to do is to make the Act more effective in protecting construction contractors.

The Court of Appeal has recently handed down a decision that, while not a new statement of law, is a re-statement of a principle that serves as a reminder to parties to an agreement for the sale of land; the signing of an offer to sell or buy property may be binding, even if it is subject to the execution of a formal contract.

Delays in the completion of a building can cause increased costs and claims for damages by the homeowner or the builder.

The recent case of BMD Major Projects Pty Ltd v Victorian Urban Development Authority represents a victory for contractors making latent conditions claims under the Australian Standards contracts. It also raises some interesting issues for both owners and contractors when dealing with latent conditions claim.

Web3 security researchers and lawyers have launched a request for comment on the Whitehat Safe Harbor Agreement.

The second of this four-part series takes a close look at the topic of 'enabling improved supply chain efficiency'.

Clarity and simplicity and avoiding legalese are key when drafting transport, supply chain and logistics contracts.

Among the questions which came before the Victorian Court of Appeal for consideration in Kane v Sopov were: whether an incorrect interpretation of a contract can amount to repudiatory conduct; and when might a party be disentitled from terminating a contract?

For a self-managed super fund, the trust deed is paramount, so courts interpret the terms strictly.

The insured was entitled to the benefits even though no policy had been prepared, no invoice issued and no premium paid.

Many contracts with Chinese suppliers have been drafted in a manner whereby a Chinese Court will not enforce them.