ArticleCase shorts on employment lawThe summaries relate to: Reasonable notice of termination, Breach of employment contract and Annual leave on termination.AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleFederal Court finds implied contractual term of mutual trust and confidenceCBA had breached its Redundancy Policy, which in turn was a breach of the implied term of mutual trust and confidence.AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleNon-party costs order made against new employer in restraint caseThe new employer of an employee in breach of restraint obligations was ordered to pay costs to the previous employer.AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleWorkplace bullying – FWC Full Bench considers the test of - repeated unreasonable behaviour while at workWorkplace bullying is best dealt with by taking steps to prevent it occurring, but responding quickly if it does occur.AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleChanges to conveyancing legislationOn 1 September 2017 the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2017 (Regulation) will come into effect. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleCrossing the line in cross border finance arrangements – what you need to know post Chevron decisionThis Federal Court case is the first to provide any real guidance on the intra-group pricing of debt by multinationals.AustraliaTaxKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleStamp duty changes in NSW: options and development contractsThese changes affect the assessment of stamp duty on assignments, novations, nominations and other transfers of options.AustraliaTaxKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleSurety and bank facilitiesThis paper aims is to provide some insights and commentary into the role of a surety in a syndicated bank facility.AustraliaFinance and BankingKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleFilm offset regime of tax incentives remains unchanged despite industry lobbyingAustralia may be losing its screen production competitiveness to other jurisdictions which offer similar tax incentives.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleAnytime, anywhere banking for all Australians: Open 24/7This Review aims to develop a roadmap and implementation framework for achieving an Open Banking framework in Australia.AustraliaFinance and BankingKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleThe NSW Court Of Appeal Revisits ‘Asset Lending’The NSW Court of Appeal found that a loan agreement was not unconscionable simply because it was "asset lending".AustraliaFinance and BankingKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleWhen a letter of credit expiresThe New South Wales Supreme Court of Appeal recently had occasion to consider the construction of letters of credit.AustraliaFinance and BankingKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleThe obligation of a liquidator or receiver to retain funds from the proceeds of sale of an asset sufficient to meet prospective tax liabilitiesThe way that a liquidator or receiver accounts for the proceeds of assets may be significantly impacted by this appeal.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleIt is Not a Penalty!This decision should assist those businesses with contracts containing provisions charging fees for breach of contract.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleStamp duty update - transfer of put and call option and assessing the consideration for the sale of land under development agreementsThe amendments have implications for payment of stamp duty on assignments, novations, nominations and other transfers.AustraliaTaxKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleAmendments to the definition of PPS Lease in the PPSAThe concept of PPS Leases has been problematic for lessors/bailors and financiers since the introduction of the PPSA.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleShareholders meetings - Convening and businessThese two cases explain the powers of directors and shareholders to convene meetings and to put forward resolutions. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleWHS update – turning a blind eye to risks or being too blunt / full on can be costly in more ways than oneThese recent employment law cases relate to work health and safety, foreseeable risks and dealing with sick employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleNational e-conveyancing – a risky path to reality?Recent NSW legislation has raised more questions than answers about how e-conveyancing will operate.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKemp Strang Lawyers
ArticleSupreme Court rejects duress argument made following mediationThe decision affirms that conduct capable of constituting duress is limited to threatened or actual unlawful conduct.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKemp Strang Lawyers