For the first time, an implied term of mutual trust and confidence has been incorporated into an employment contract.

Five jurisdictions have now implemented, or are in the process of implementing, the Model Work Health and Safety Bill.

The Full Bench of the Commission has found that the new laws can apply to bullying that occurred before 1 January 2014.

Social media, once feared by employers, has become an important tool in the workplace.

A round up of all things employment and workplace relations.

The recent Alinta and Australian Pipeline Limited decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court has resulted in uncertainty as to the powers of the Takeovers Panel to adjudicate disputed matters between takeover parties.

The Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008 has introduced changes to superannuation splitting arrangements under family law.

New children's wear measurement standards have been developed.

Billabong International Limited's under performing business and increasing net debt are well documented.

Discusses ways that life sciences companies can access foreign markets and investors.

The ASX and Ausbiotech have released the second edition of the "Code of Best Practice for Reporting by Life Sciences Companies".

Brokers must understand the operation of sub-limits in their policies and the appropriateness to their client's needs.

A recent European IP law fight re-ignited when both companies sought to register their trademarks at the community level.

The GST Determination discusses the GST consequences of the sale of a commercial property subject to a continuing lease.

The luxury Italian brand Bottega Veneta has been granted trademark protection for its weave design by the TTAB.

The Advisory Committee on Potentially Contaminated Land recently released its Issues and Options Paper for public comment.

A discussion of the review of the Victorian Planning System to improve transparency and efficiency.

The landmark decision raises the question of how tobacco companies will differentiate themselves from their competitors.

Christmas leave and shut-down periods can pose significant challenges to businesses in managing the risk of payment claims under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA).

The appointment of administrators to Whitcoulls in New Zealand will have prompted trade creditors and suppliers of Whitcoulls and other companies to consider their position during an administration. Administration provides the company with breathing space' during which the company's viability can be assessed by the administrator.