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When parties settle a dispute, the agreement should be recorded so that rights and obligations are clear and enforceable.

The contracts must also be clear across cultural and technological divides, with minimal risk of dispute or disagreement.

The NSW Government is proposing major changes to property transfer duty and has sought feedback from the public.

Contested cases to resist being part of multi-employer bargaining will require detailed evidence and analysis.

It is now easier for NSW councils to sue contractors for defective work and to resist payment claims under the SOP Act.

Councils must demand transparency in contracting to prevent collusion, corruption, or nepotism, with above market prices.

Australia's Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms are forcing professional service firms to confront a critical strategic question: should they continue offering services that now fall under regulatory oversight?

Professional service providers preparing for the AML/CTF Tranche 2 regime face uncertainty about which services qualify as "designated services" under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.

Legislative and common law principles governing the enforcement of foreign court judgments in Australia.

Lawyers are re-evaluating best practices for recording witness recollections.

Agreements for Lease (AFLs) are critical instruments in the delivery of purpose-built facilities, particularly in retail and commercial developments where tenant requirements shape the design and construction process. Unlike standard leasing arrangements, AFLs sit at the intersection of development risk, construction delivery and leasing outcomes.

NSW local councils must protect themselves against the possibility of construction company failure.

Customers requesting access to their information is now a routine consequence of operating in a data‑driven economy. Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), individuals are entitled to request access to personal information held about them by organisations.

A must read for homeowners, owners corporations and strata managers. All about SOPA eg. when does it apply & when can it be used?

Looks at the increase in penalties & other measures being taken to achieve a change in attitude & approach to workplace safety.

Part 1 of this series includes the first 4 things you should know about the recent NSW property tax system proposal.

Recent case reaffirms that individuals can be held personally liable for defective works.