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The article considers the NSW costs assessment process and avenues available to a client to contest a bill of costs.

In May 2011, the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (PPSA) will commence operation. It will dramatically change the way in which security interests in personal property are dealt with across Australia. The traditional understanding of the concept of ownership will change.

The NSW Government has sought feedback and comments regarding proposed reform to the strata and community scheme laws.

The case highlights how property can be lost to a claim of adverse possession if it was over-looked in a deceased estate.

FCC upheld that well-documented, commercially justified cross-company securities are valid & can't be undone by liquidators without clear proof of unreasonableness.

There are 2 main factors that the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act seeks to govern.

Businesses should also be aware of their liability if using competitors' names in their ads in Google's AdWords program.

If you operate a small business, it is important to be aware of these consumer protections when negotiating contracts.

Many SMEs consider that corporate governance is only relevant to large companies. However, good governance presents major advantages for all companies, especially when raising capital or selling the business.

Redefinitions of 'small' and 'large' proprietary companies will have a significant impact on their reporting obligations.

Recent research has shown that the number of start-ups in Australia is on the rise.

Under common law, employers may require employees to provide medical information or undergo a psychiatric examination.

The High Court has made a majority ruling as to what is meant by the expression "in the course of employment".

The Full Bench confirmed that an employer is entitled to expect its employees to perform the duties assigned to them.

This article looks at accessorial liability, the powers of the FWO and how a workplace investigation may proceed.

Some recent judgments of the Full Bench of Fair Work Australia (FWA) demonstrate support for employers by endorsing the termination of employees who fail to adhere to safe workplace policies.

The recent AHRC report into discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record garnered much media attention.