External administrators were appointed to construction company, Builton, following an application for winding up.

If Australia expects to grow global trade, it will need to widen the number of countries whose judgments are recognised.

Costs of individual risk taking are high notwithstanding laws limiting liability where the injured takes an obvious risk. .

Under proposed new Australian laws, social media networks could also face hefty fines for facilitating revenge porn.

Traditional construction industry contract clauses don't really fit the modular and pre-fabricated building paradigm.

If you didn't negotiate a clause into the contract, you might be to claim the cost of idle time as a price variation.

Liquidated damages give powerful relief for delayed construction works, but the right to LDs can be quite vulnerable.

The best protection for construction contractor payments often comes from Personal Property Securities Act registration.

Sellers need to provide more general information about the strata titles scheme and specific information about the lot.

Supreme Court has broad powers to consider and resolve matters relating to proper administration of a Deceased estate.

A recent WA case emphasises the importance of registration under the PPSA.

The bill prohibits family violence perpetrators from directly cross-examining their victims in Family Court proceedings.

Parents are the experts for their children so it is usually preferable for parents to make decisions about the children.

Law reform is needed in the area of builder insolvency to improve the situation for homebuyers and subcontractors.

This latest builder insolvency may trigger discussions about reform and the interests of homebuyers and subcontractors.

This is Part 1 of our series considering warranties in construction contracts for construction contractors and owners.

Penalties for failure to comply with a Compliance Notice can be substantial against both the company and individuals.

Discusses various proposed amendments, including the repeal of the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility.

The Administration Act 1903 is the act which sets out how an estate is divided for a person who dies without a Will.

It's never too early to start your Estate Planning and reviewing your Will.