ArticleCommercial leases in the aftermath of COVID-19The relief and protections afforded to retail and commercial tenants by COVID-19 regulations is no longer available.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Bartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleEquipment Leases – Don't be caught out under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)You should consider whether your equipment leases give rise to a PPSA 'security interest' and need to be perfected.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleLiability for misrepresentations by companies: directors and officers remain exposedMisleading or deceptive conduct when acting for and on behalf of a company can give rise to personal liability.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleEmployee fraud and unexpected tax implicationsIn limited circumstances, a company may be entitled to a tax deduction as a result of fraudulent activity by employees.AustraliaCriminal LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe loud legal troubles of - Quiet QuittingWhat employers can and cannot do if they believe that an employee is "quiet quitting".AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleChanges to Australia's bankruptcy lawsThis article summarises some of the proposed key reforms following the Attorney General's announcements.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCopyright infringement permitted for the purpose of parody or satire: AGL v GreenpeaceFC held recently that copyright law does not provide a mechanism for protecting the reputation of the owner of copyright.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDemystifying the duty of care provisions in the Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW)A statutory duty of care is owed to owners and subsequent owners of land by "a person who carries out construction work".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleGetting tough on drugs and alcohol at work: it is not as straightforward as you may thinkPreserving workplace safety should be your main priority and should guide any workplace policy you decide to adopt.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticlePremium claims in the climate of COVID-19What are premium claims, why is this important & the consequence of getting it wrong.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleResale price maintenance continues to cause concernResale price maintenance is when a supplier dictates a minimum price at which goods can be resold to consumers.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFamily Trusts In Family Law - When Assets Are At RiskIn our earlier article, we explored the role that discretionary family trusts play in succession planning. For many families, these structures are seen as a cornerstone of long‑term wealth preservation, providing a degree of protection from external claims.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFour seconds too late | Commission rejects late claim filed seconds after deadlineTimeframes of Commissions, Tribunals and Courts are not mere niceties that can be complied with at a parties' leisure.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleLooking to commence legal action? What you need to know about Preliminary Discovery Applications in NSWPreliminary discovery is an efficient and cost-effective way to determine a claim without bringing proceedings prematurely.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAny interest? Understanding who has an interest in land.Understanding who has a compensable interest has become considerably more complex following a recent NSW decision.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleLoophole closed - unlicensed and uninsured contractors excluded from Security of Payment ActExplains how new legislation closes loophole.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNo pet by-law update: new regulations and their impact on owners corporations and ownersAn owner's corporation will not be able to have a by-law which unreasonably prohibits the keeping of an animal on a lot.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleThe High Court has made its decision – Who is entitled to compensation for compulsory acquisition of land?The effects of this High Court case on the future of compulsory acquisition claims cannot be understated.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleChange in beneficial ownership – Where are we now and which transactions are in or out of the duties net?Outline of which transactions are ‘in' or ‘out' of the duties net.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDon't touch your company's money - the Div 7A mistakes which can cost you taxCommon myths which trigger Division 7A to apply.AustraliaTaxBartier Perry Solicitors