How to reduce the occurrence of fraudulent property transactions, as well as the available remedies when things go wrong.

You may have other rights at law which could negotiate a commercial outcome with your landlord to save your lease.

These amendments clarify which tenants are entitled to rent relief and the right of a landlord to refuse rent relief.

The cases provide guidance on some issues from the renegotiation of commercial leases pursuant to the COVID-19 regime.

Highlights significant risk to consumers and developers by not knowing the requirements of the Security of Payment Act.

Summary of recent decision which concerned some poorly judged behaviour on behalf of a barrister at a dinner.

ICANN has adopted an interim model to assist domain name registries and registrars with complying with the GDPR.

As a general rule, parties are bound by the words within the four corners of a written contract.

Quantum meruit is a last resort & is only available when no enforceable contract exists, or work is performed outside the contract's scope.

This Act provides a means for subcontractors and suppliers to recover unpaid debts directly from the principal.

FC ruled that set-off clauses apply only per pay period, not annually, putting employers at risk for underpaying Modern Award entitlements.

The Court ruled that work realities override labels, stressing the need for clear contracts with express termination terms.

The Industrial Court will be able to resolve disputes, impose fines, handle WH&S prosecutions and hear underpayment cases.

The court's power to make an order for the payment of spouse maintenance is exercised on a discretionary basis.

One of the most emotionally charged questions in any property settlement is the treatment of inherited wealth. For a party who has received a significant bequest from a parent, or who expects to do so, the instinct is clear: this money came from my family and has nothing to do with the marriage. The law's answer is more nuanced and understanding it early can make a substantial difference to the outcome.

Whistleblower and defamation law changes offer greater protections to those reporting crimes in the public sector.

2 Shores Pty Ltd v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer [2024] NSWPIC 721

Australia's Notifiable Data Breaches scheme has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a critical governance issue, with annual breach notifications reaching record highs.

The Owners - Strata Plan No 84674v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA301.

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