ArticleStrata management statements (SMS) with a lock in contractIt was held that the Court had no general discretion to make amendments to fix unfair strata management statements.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe time has (almost) come … The time is (almost) now – NSW registration of combustible cladding and youNSW government passes regulations which require certain buildings, which contain combustible cladding, to be registered.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThings to keep in mind: Recent NSW planning decisions and what those principles say about everyday developmentThese cases raise important issues of how impacts are considered and consequences of the lapsing of development consent.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAnd breathe! Productivity Commission's final report into philanthropy releasedThe Commission's final report was released on 18 July 2024.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe Salvation Army (NSW) Property Trust v CCSR [2018] NSWSC 128 - stamp duty exemptionThe Salvos won on appeal against the Commissioner who denied an exemption from stamp duty on a real property acquisition.AustraliaTaxCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAre You In A High-risk Cybersecurity Environment: 3 Indicators To Look Out For To Save Your Company $50,000 Or $5.8 MillionGuide to taking reasonable steps to implement practices, procedures and systems to protect your business' data, and that of your customers and clients, from misuse, interference and loss.AustraliaTechnologyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDo not ‘set-and-forget' tracking pixels: the latest guidance from the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerTracking pixels are codes used to track user activities on websites, emails, and applications. AustraliaTechnologyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleLiving with AI: I caught my employee using ChatGPT; what should I do?Proactive strategies for employers to address potential consequences of employees using ChatGPT without their knowledge. AustraliaTechnologyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleSpam and pineapple pizza – Pizza Hut's heavy penalty and the importance of managing your marketingThis heavy penalty was a reminder to all businesses to ensure that their marketing complies with regulations.AustraliaTechnologyCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleWhat can I do if I have been left out of a will in New South Wales? – Family Provision Claims This article will take you through the steps involved in challenging a will in New South Wales (NSW).AustraliaWealth ManagementCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUK gift found not to conform to gifter’s objectsThe UK Charities Commission considered a grant of almost half its assets by the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleReturning To Work: Why Your Certificate Of Capacity MattersWhen returning to work after a workplace injury in New South Wales, your certificate of capacity serves as a crucial document that determines your workers compensation benefits and guides your safe transition back to employment. Understanding what information must be accurately recorded on this certificate—from work hours and duty restrictions to treatment needs—can significantly impact your entitlement to weekly payments and ensure your return to work aligns with your actual physical and psychoAustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe complexity of interest in retail leasing disputesRecent case distinguishes between 3 different kinds of interest in retail leasing disputes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCompensation claims by students under the Australian Consumer LawThe professor argues that ACL consumer guarantees strengthen the case for students as consumers of educational services.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleIs a school liable for the criminal behaviour of its teachers towards students who have left the school?There are two Australian decisions relevant to this English case of 'sexual abuse of school student by its teacher'. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAustralian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission after the ElectionWhat changes will the new government make?AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCrowd Funding – Regulatory RequirementsThe crowd funding system has moved on and regulation has been imposed in some jurisdictions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleEnvironmental Organisations as deductible gift recipients and the Register of Environmental OrganisationAfter registration, income tax exemption and deductible gift recipient status is automatically granted by the ATO.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleReligious charitable development funds (CDFs): possible changes on the way?At present, charitable development funds enjoy certain exemptions from the usual regulations imposed by ASIC and APRA.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleCase note: Fields v Trustees of the Marist Brothers [2022] NSWSC 739The plaintiff claimed damages for sexual abuse, allegedly while he was a student at St Joseph's School in Lismore.AustraliaCriminal LawCarroll & O'Dea