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ArticleKanye's tips on how to run your fashion businessThe article includes Kanye's tips on getting out of financial trouble, as well as other tips for keeping in the black.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMarque Lawyers
ArticleManaging Counterparty Risk – Retention Of Title ClausesA retention of title clause (also known as a Romalpa clause) is a contractual provision used in supply agreements under which the supplier retains ownership of goods supplied until payment is received.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleNew dairy regulations: Time to put verbal agreements out to pastureRecent amendments to dairy industry code encourage better record-keeping to provide transparency in supply agreements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHazelbrook Legal
ArticlePPS eh? Statutory review of the Personal Property Securities Act — the final reportThis article reviews the final report of the PPSA statutory review and examines some proposals in relation to bailments.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKott Gunning
ArticleThe end of the penalty doctrine in England too?After changes to the law of penalties in Australia, there may be big changes to penalties in England and Wales as well.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe new document execution regime for companies and directorsThe measures will provide more flexibility for companies and directors will be able to execute documents electronically.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKells
ArticleWho Are You Contracting With? The High Court´s Warning...In Lumbers v W Cook Builders a land owner (Lumbers) entered into an oral contract with a building company, W Cook & Sons Pty Ltd (Sons), to perform building works. In actual fact, and unbeknownst to Lumbers, those building works were carried out by another related building company, W Cook Builders Pty Ltd (Builders) after a Sons company restructure.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleYour call: Do call and put options trigger a right of first refusal?The terms of this option contract were inconsistent with, so did not extinguish the terms of the right of first refusal.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleRoad Transport Contractual Chain Order May Return As Fuel Cost Pressures Persist: What Principals And Contractors Can Do NowThe Fair Work Commission is set to reconsider the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order, with hearings scheduled for September 2026 amid ongoing fuel cost pressures. Industry stakeholders are divided on whether the order should be re-enlivened or revoked, while principals and contractors are already receiving notices about potential fuel cost pass-throughs from downstream parties. AustraliaEmployment and HRHolding Redlich
ArticleSpecial leave to appeal to High Court granted for important case on bank guaranteesThe High Court will consider ordinary principles of contractual construction and those specific to letters of credit.AustraliaFinance and BankingKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleUnfair contract terms: banks and other lenders may need to do moreBanks have committed to changes to their standard form small business contracts to fully comply with the legislation. AustraliaFinance and BankingNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleHigh Court wont hear case on IP licences surviving the end of the contractIf you're negotiating a contract with an IP licence, think about what happens to the licence once the contract ends.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyClayton Utz
ArticleA head contractor's duty of care at a work siteHead contractors cannot reasonably be expected to continuously supervise or intervene in all activities at a work site.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCase Study: John Grimes Partnership Limited v Gubbins [2013]: remoteness of damageA third party in a property development can be held liable for damages due to a fall in market values because of delay.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationDLA Piper Australia
ArticleGuide To Drafting Jurisdiction ClausesJurisdiction clauses determine where disputes will be resolved and can significantly impact litigation costs, speed, and outcomes. This guide provides practical guidance on drafting effective jurisdiction...AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAmendment - Changes to the Land Sales Act 1984 (Qld)The new changes that the contract will provide cannot be avoided by the Buyer when the delay is a result of his default.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBarry Nilsson
ArticleBuilders and contractors: Are your contracts up to date?Traditional construction industry contract clauses don't really fit the modular and pre-fabricated building paradigm.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group