The judgment confirms that bullying conduct must always be assessed against the common law and any applicable legislative and industrial instruments.

Recently passed legislation now places obligations on councils to help realise that goal.

A summary of some of the key findings of the report and the 20 recommendations.

NSW councils have been reminded of the perils of making contract amendments during the tender process.

A foundational guide on the use of AI is important.

Council documentation must show insufficient unallocated funds available to be able to take necessary safety precautions.

The creditor of an insolvent company has no statutory right of set-off against a liability to repay an unfair preference.

It is imperative that pre-filing statement and defence are properly pleaded based upon what is known at the time.

A subpoena is a court order that requires the recipient to produce documents, attend court to give evidence, or both.

The owner was unable to claim disturbance costs as 'agent', as a separate entity was carrying out operations on the land.

This Act is a significant part of the attempt to reform and restore trust in the NSW building and construction industry.

What does the moratorium on evictions actually mean? What do we know? What is unclear?

This is a checklist of some issues to consider in winding up a time share arrangement to realise the value of each share.

DLI provides building owners with insurance protection for a period of 10 years against certain types of defects.

The contract is the main source of a principal's rights and will usually include provisions regarding defects and delays.

The past 12 months have brought significant legislative reform across the property sector, creating new compliance obligations and risk considerations for property owners, landlords, developers, lawyers and other advisers.

Two recent decisions of the NCAT Appeal Panel examine the definition of a "major defect" and what evidence is required.

NSW is implementing changes to its planning system designed to inject investment into the economy to keep people in jobs.

In most strata schemes, disputes rarely begin with a question of law. They usually start with a practical issue: a part of the common property in the building is no longer working as it should, concerns are raised and a decision needs to be made about what to do next. Very quickly, however, that practical problem can turn into a legal one.

A NSW home owner was not be able to make another claim for defective building works after an initial claim was resolved.