Construction project parties often feel assured that the terms of their contract provides protection against conflict.

Employers should conduct an audit of casual contracts of employment to ensure that they comply with the new legislation.

For comprehensive written agreements, a narrow construction of its terms is to be undertaken without considering external factors.

Restraint of trade clauses must be reasonable, based upon a wide range of criteria, to be enforceable.

Will disputes frequently involve testamentary capacity, eligibility to claim & whether proper provision has been made for a party.

Due to the onus and burden of proof on applicants, undue influence in relation to a Will is difficult to prove.

Parents must explicitly document the nature and intention of any monies advanced to their children.

The SBR scheme is a gateway to ease pressure on small businesses facing creditor issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many differences between the conduct of this US trial and the conduct of a defamation trial in Australia.

Substitution of a buyer can easily lead to a dispute over whether the agent was the effective cause of sale.

The Act has been amended to incorporate a number of changes to the process of pursuing defamation claims in Queensland.

A director penalty notice (DPN) is a notice that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

"Reliance Damages" are damages for when a party has spent money in reliance upon an unfulfilled contractual promise.

The court's power to make an order for security for costs is discretionary and considers all relevant circumstances.

The court's power to order security for costs is discretionary and involves considering all relevant circumstances.

This NSW decision examines an "effective cause of sale" - for a real estate agent to recover a commission.

Brightman Ors v Royal Pines Projects, the Court relied upon an implied term.

The various options judgment creditors have in enforcing a judgment for money and the return of property.

Human nature and family ties can sadly often lead to disappointment and litigation.

The main appeal issue was whether the restraint provision in the agreement was void as an unreasonable restraint of trade.