The High Court provides a test, the "relevant approach" test, for vicarious liability for an employee's wrongful acts.

With 80 percent of family business owners exiting in the next decade, Australia faces $3.5 trillion transfer of wealth.

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.

The High Court dismissed both appeals and has ended the application of the "peak indebtedness rule" in Australia.

The law relating to damages for loss of ability to provide care to others has evolved very quickly and continues to do so.

Only a court can release a party from its Harman undertaking, so a breach of the obligation can be contempt of court.

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.

Tips and traps for tenants to consider before signing a lease over commercial or industrial premises.

Second of 2 part series outlining recent reform measures in NSW aimed at restoring trust in completed buildings.

Purchasing an off the plan property carries many risks.

It is important to understand the effect of demolition clauses because they can leave tenants without premises & with limited compensation.

NSW contractors may need to change progress claim processes as a result of a problem recently thrown up by this case.

Article explains how relief against forfeiture operates, discretionary factors courts take into account & protecting yourself.

Depending on the circumstances in your lease, you may be able to terminate your lease depending on the extent of the damage.

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

There is still a lot of uncertainty about when it might be appropriate to accept an electronic signature on a document.

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