ArticlePreventing workplace bullying in a remote working environmentHarrison v Trustee for UBT Marketing Trust considered the potential for workplace bullying in remote working environmentAustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
ArticleDeceased estate dilemma: What if the Will is missing?Presumption of revocation - if the original Will cannot be found, the law presumes that the deceased destroyed it with the intention of revoking it. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialPiper Alderman
ArticleASIC v BPS: time to book your CAR agreement in for a service?Licence holders and their authorised representatives should review the scope of their CAR agreements.AustraliaFinance and BankingPiper Alderman
ArticleFederal Court highlights adequate cybersecurity measures as a legal obligation for financial services licence holdersCompanies need to identify gaps in their cybersecurity risk management and fix them fast.AustraliaFinance and BankingPiper Alderman
ArticleUkraine conflict sparks sanctions warning for Australian financial services entitiesWar highlights that financial services entities need to ensure their monitoring & compliance activities are up-to-date.AustraliaFinance and BankingPiper Alderman
ArticleFuture of eConveyancing in NSW– Are you ready for the cancellation of Certificate of Titles and CoRD consents? How does this impact on second mortgages?This shift to electronic lodging of land ownership details will ensure more efficient and secure processes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPiper Alderman
ArticleStrictly served: Unread emails and premature serviceEmail service of a payment claim can be valid if implied by prior use, but adjudication timing rules must be strictly followed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPiper Alderman
ArticleThe NSW building reform train steams onBrief discussion about changes to & initiatives in building & construction law.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPiper Alderman
ArticleBudget 2021: ESS interests: Australia finally catches up with the rest of the worldEmployers will have greater flexibility in designing the underlying mechanics of their Employee Share Schemes (ESS). AustraliaTaxPiper Alderman
ArticleImplications from Bendel – What does it mean for taxation of unpaid present entitlements?Full Federal Court decision has overturned 15 years of Australian Taxation Office administration with respect to UPEs.AustraliaTaxPiper Alderman
ArticleOverhaul of Privacy Act strengthens penalties and gives Information Commissioner greater powers to gather and share information on data breachesThe Privacy Act has been amended to increase the monetary penalties for serious privacy breaches. AustraliaPrivacyPiper Alderman
ArticleIt's not fixed price, if you believe it: The curious case of the cost plus Payment ClaimThe decision in Manariti v Universal Property Group1 answers this ancient Security of Payment riddle.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionPiper Alderman
ArticleASIC Blitz – Are You In Breach Of Your Obligation To File Annual Financial Reports With ASIC?Companies need to be aware of their filing obligation and should seek advice with responding to ASIC investigations and enforcement actions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawPiper Alderman
ArticleJudge Issues “cautionary Tale About The Dangers Of Befriending Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Chatbots Who Masquerade As Legal Advisors”The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has issued a stark warning about the dangers of relying on generative AI in litigation, particularly for self-represented litigants. In Ba v Sterling Parts Australia Pty Ltd, the Court dismissed a claim after the applicant failed to produce documents referenced in his evidence list, which appeared to be AI-generated fabrications.AustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
ArticleWhen is alternative employment suitable? Commission considers the scope of section 120When undertaking a redundancy process & considering a s120 application, "other acceptable employment" does not mean any job offer.AustraliaEmployment and HRPiper Alderman
ArticleASIC takes investment management company Vanguard to court over allegations of greenwashingThe recent claim against Vanguard comes as ASIC has announced that action against greenwashing is a priority.AustraliaFinance and BankingPiper Alderman
ArticleApplications for taking evidence in Australia for foreign courts: A tool for resolving proceedingsThe rules for the taking of evidence for overseas proceedings differs in each Australian State and Territory.AustraliaInternational LawPiper Alderman
ArticleTop tips for dealing with data breachesTaking steps to prevent or manage data breaches may reduce adverse effects and mitigate a potential lost reputation.AustraliaPrivacyPiper Alderman
ArticleConstruction pause in South Australia – Reopening construction for Targeted Essential State InfrastructureWhile the vast majority of construction sites will remain closed, some projects can now reopen.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPiper Alderman
ArticleProjects & Construction: 2022 Year in ReviewThe construction and infrastructure sector has experienced a year of sustained turbulence.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionPiper Alderman