ArticleConveyancing across Australia: Mind that state lineKey differences and common principles to be aware of when managing property transactions in different parts of the country.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCrane access licence agreements in NSW – what you need to knowEffective negotiation of crane licence agreements can save time and risks of unnecessary and expensive court proceedings.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDon't open the attachment! – how a fraudulent email can land you in hot water If you are impacted by cyberfraud, it is critical to act quickly and have a pre-determined plan in place.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleQualifying for COVID-19 rent relief and the enforceability of deedsThis case is relevant for the execution of a deed, and to tenants qualifying for rent relief under COVID-19 regulations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleRecent changes to the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) – what does this mean for you?This article is a summary of the main changes which will now typically apply to leasing transactions in New South Wales.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTerminating commercial leases for non-payment of rent in NSW – Validity of Law Society lease questionedIn this case, the landlord repossessed the premises and terminated the lease for non-payment of rent, without notice.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe beauty of a concurrent lease: receive an upfront capital amount from the telecommunications carrier occupying your landA concurrent lease unlocks the rental from your telecommunications carrier so as to receive an upfront capital payment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTop five issues to consider when buying or selling a businessSelling a business may mean either selling assets and operations, or selling shares in a company which operates the business.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCEO Update: Investing In People – A Wise Investment For The FuturePick up any financial publication these days and you’ll read that we are entering an age where Artificial Intelligence will increasingly replace human interaction.AustraliaStrategyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleGetting your first home – NSW property tax law passes with First Home Buyer Choice SchemeThe scheme gives first home buyers the choice of paying an up-front duty or opting for a small annual property tax.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe case for indemnities - How they work in practiceIndemnity clauses are useful but draft them carefully as courts interpret them narrowly & in favour of the indemnifier; balanced & clearly worded clauses are best.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePaid Parental Leave - equal pay for dads & partners tooFathers or non-birth parents now have equal access to paid parental leave.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleShow Me The Money! Courts Want Funding, Not VibesA company is facing a winding up application. The hearing date is approaching. Days before the hearing, voluntary administrators are appointed and the Court is asked to adjourn. For years, that strategy often bought time. Increasingly, it does not.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleHigh Court's PepsiCo decision and what it means for cross-border IP paymentsHC ruled 4–3 that PepsiCo's payments were for goods, not royalties, so no extra taxes applied. Highlights that clear contracts are crucial.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleHomebody or impaired? The impact of Botha when assessing psychiatric impairment for ‘social and recreational activities'Recent decision clarifies the proper interpretation of Table 11.2 of the SIRA Guidelines for the evaluation of permanent impairment.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUsing AI In PIC Proceedings? Disclosure And Verification Are EssentialThe Personal Injury Commission of New South Wales has issued its first decision addressing the use of generative AI in legal proceedings, establishing clear expectations for disclosure and verification when AI tools are employed. In Sentinel Community Services Pty Ltd v Clark Chesaites, an employer's undisclosed use of AI resulted in incorrect case citations and irrelevant statutory references, prompting the Commission to emphasize that compliance with AI disclosure rules applies equally to self-representedAustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleStatutory Tort Of Serious Invasion Of Privacy Applied For The First TimeThis case provides the first example of how the courts are likely to apply the new tort.AustraliaPrivacyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleInterfering with rights of accessWhat constitutes substantial interference with enjoyment of an easement?AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePayroll tax cuts announced in VIC and SA - relief for GPsSA and Victoria have announced that GP wages for bulk-billed services will be exempt from payroll tax.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleArtemis II: Why Australia Matters In Humanity’s Return To Deep SpaceMore than fifty years after humans last travelled beyond low Earth orbit, NASA’s Artemis II mission has marked a defining moment in space exploration. Artemis II sent four astronauts on a ten-day journey around the Moon, testing spacecraft systems, communications and operational readiness for future lunar landings and, ultimately, missions to Mars.AustraliaTransportBartier Perry Solicitors