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Many disputes between homeowners and builders could be avoided if the contract is reviewed by a lawyer before signing.

The Government response outlines an extensive roadmap for further policy work, which may leave stakeholders exhausted.

One of the events which marked the arrival of COVID-19 in Australia was the mass infection of the passengers aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship during its round-trip...

Invoice factoring allows a company to sell its unpaid invoices to a third party for an immediate, lump sum amount.

Your company’s current exclusion clauses or contractual caps might operate in a way you did not anticipate at the time the contract was made.

These cases demonstrate the ACCC's willingness to crack down on the use of unfair contract terms by all businesses.

These changes to director resignations aim to ensure that phoenixing activity cannot be circumvented by simply resigning.

For the first time, the ACCC takes action against a business that it considers sought to enforce unfair contract terms.

Disputes over claims for commission require examination of the exact words in the contract and circumstances re cause of sale.

The plaintiff failed in a bid to enforce the commercial property option arrangement because of incomplete documentation.

The High Court considered contract enforcement when one party breached a statute in the course of making the contract.

Universities also need to understand how the PPSA may affect their business practices and contracting requirements.

Standard form contracts can save time, but using them without considering the uniqueness of each agreement can be risky.

A creditor who is owed money can issue a statutory demand, requiring the debt to be paid within 21 days of service.

Large businesses should review their internal systems and procedures to ensure they're capturing the data they need.

These Corporations Act changes provide the mechanism for using technology for meetings and executing company documents.

These changes will help in the current COVID-19 environment, but they could cause issues later if not followed precisely.