Here is a synopsis of the issues we are seeing as we push through this pandemic with our building and developer clients.

These regulations extend the rent relief framework for retail and commercial leases until 31 December 2020.

With NSW conveyancing moving almost completely to the digital environment, paper certificates of title will be abolished.

Tenants to understand the implications of indemnity clauses before signing a lease.

If the expectation is reasonable, but the landlord denies the lease, he may be liable to pay compensation to the tenant.

In this case, the builder had not shown that it was unreasonable not to allow him back on site to rectify the defects.

Restraint of trade clauses are contractual provisions designed to limit a party's activities beyond the scope of their agreement.

What is a boarding house? What are the laws that govern them? What taxes are applicable? Other considerations.

The Appeal Panel overruled the decision at first instance, thereby removing doubt about the validity of the provisions.

Applicants in NSW will soon regain the ability to seek modifications to, or deletion of, specific conditions of consent.

An unpaid present entitlement (UPE) is not a "loan" for Division 7A purposes.

Revenue NSW has dramatically increased its enforcement efforts in relation to surcharge purchaser and land tax duties.

The broad definition of 'foreign persons' will catch discretionary trusts with foreign persons as possible beneficiaries.

Space law is an emerging area of practice, and an increasingly important one, as Australia looks to play a greater role in the sector.

Explores the legal issues surrounding the IP protection of recipes.

Overview of the implications of the AI Practice Note for lawyers and unrepresented parties in proceedings before the Courts.

This article explores the purpose and importance of mandatory product standards.

Fair Work Commission clarifies the obligations of employers when responding to employee requests for flexible work arrangements under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

When employers are confronted with employees who have been absent for prolonged periods, it may be appropriate to require and, in some circumstances, direct an employee to attend an independent medical examination (IME).

Explores some of the opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint.