ArticleAustralian long-awaited illegal phoenix activity legislation is passedThe new laws combat the illegal practice of stripping a company of its assets and then winding up the stripped company.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHHG Legal Group
ArticleWhat are the next steps in the Pindan insolvency?There are many challenges arising out of the Pindan Constructions insolvency.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHHG Legal Group
ArticleDefamation and online reviewsIt is important for any keyboard warriors to be mindful of the comments they publish online about certain businesses.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHHG Legal Group
ArticleRegulating the Internet of Things to protect privacy rightsPrivacy laws are still inadequate to deal with the IoT, but lawmakers must not quash incentives for further innovation.AustraliaPrivacyHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series Part 10: New WA Government policy for subcontractor paymentsSecurity of payment for construction contractors is high on the agenda for the WA Government's new suite of reforms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleHHG Construction Law Series: Part 7: Challenging Adjudications: A New Era?This decision may open the way to more challenges against determinations of construction payment disputes by adjudicators.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleA tax lawyer's checklist: Part two: TrustsMake sure you are aware of your tax planning opportunities and responsibilities before the end of this financial year.AustraliaTaxHHG Legal Group
ArticleIntroducing new ICloud Account Legacy featureApple announced that they will be introducing a new Account Legacy feature in their new operating system MacOs Monterey.AustraliaTechnologyHHG Legal Group
ArticleFamily Law Basics Series: What is the role of a single expert witness in financial matters?In this series of fundamental basics of family law, we explore the single expert witness's role in financial matters.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticlePut this on the top of your Christmas list if you are a separated parent or a parent in the process of separatingIf you cannot agree to care arrangements for your children this Christmas, seek legal advice urgently. .AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleBuilders and owners: Beware of delay claimsConstruction contracts invariably provide for progress payments, as a express term of the contract or as an implied term.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleCompulsory acquisition of land by NSW government stopped in its tracks in landmark legal battle. Tell them they are dreaming! How will this apply in WA?Article discusses the first Australian case where an entire compulsory acquisition attempt has been overturned. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleAre you paying your employees correctly?Employers should have reviewed all awards and enterprise agreements and implemented any necessary changes to payroll.AustraliaEmployment and HRHHG Legal Group
ArticleCan stepchildren challenge a Will?Stepchildren can challenge a Will in WA.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleCommon (and new) offences of domestic violenceWhen police investigate offences of domestic violence, there are a number of different charges that might be preferred.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHHG Legal Group
ArticleProject Bank Accounts (PBAs): What local governments need to be aware ofA PBA is a payment method for contractors, where a project-specific bank account is operated with a trust arrangement.AustraliaFinance and BankingHHG Legal Group
ArticleDevelopments in local government legislation and governance in Western AustraliaA review of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) is underway and will certainly consider the issue of council powers.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHHG Legal Group
ArticleMandatory vaccination, health disclosures and Privacy Act implicationsWhen collecting employee information, and recording it, businesses must be able to justify it as "reasonably necessary".AustraliaPrivacyHHG Legal Group
ArticleLegal Insight: Third-Party Intervention In Planning Decisions And Its Impact On Civil Construction ProjectsThe Satterley decision illustrates the growing role of third-party stakeholders in planning processes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleSecurity of payment reform bill – Reintroduced in Western AustraliaIt may be time to re-evaluate the importance of insolvency protections for civil and construction contractors in WA.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group