ArticleThe narrow compass for reasonable care and precautions conditions to operateA review of these authorities is a useful reminder of the very limited circumstances under which the conditions operate.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleOrder on the court - trade mark opposition from Kelloggs failedA Special K trade mark application was filed for use relating to sportswear, tennis racquets and sports competitions.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleChanges to service of summons and summons production expenses in the AATA summons to produce or give evidence can now be served by mail, pre-paid post, or if previously agreed, by fax or email.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleInnovation — finding the new normal for business managementThere is very little incentive for employees in a firm to successfully innovate without the support of management.AustraliaStrategySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleHigh Court examines foreign state immunity in commercial transactionsYou may find that you are unable to commence proceedings against a counterparty if they are owned by a foreign state.AustraliaInternational LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCrown Lands Legislation White Paper - how will it impact you?The White Paper makes recommendations for improvements to the management of Crown land forming the Crown Estate in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleMandatory notification scheme for privacy breachesThe Privacy Amendment (Privacy Alerts) Bill 2013 creates a mandatory notification scheme for serious data breachest.AustraliaPrivacySparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleFive work health and safety risks to avoid when resources are stretchedEmployers should remember that obligations under work health and safety laws do not change to accommodate economic need.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleImplying trust and confidence into the employment relationshipThe High Court will soon determine whether a term of mutual trust and confidence is implied into contracts of employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe amendments to the EPA Act have commenced—what now?This article provides further information about the details in the Environment Planning and Assessment Amendment Act.AustraliaEnvironmentSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleNSW Govt announces $1 billion reform package to NSW workers compensation schemeThe reforms will increase worker benefits, reward employers with good safety records, and reform the scheme's structure.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleA lesson on costs of judicial proceedingsCourts are hesitant to award costs when a party files a submitting appearance and takes no active role in proceedings.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleRestraint of Trade Update: Group moves of lawyers and confidential informationLawyers are pretty good at figuring it out quietly and amicably among themselves, without recourse to a public courtroom.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe dividend dilemma for companiesCompanies should stay aware of any potential changes to s 254T to ensure they are compliant with any dividend payments.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleUpdate on the proposed electoral funding and disclosure reforms and the impact on charitiesArticle provides an update on the proposed electoral funding and disclosure reforms and the impact on charities.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleAmendments to NSW WHS Act leave jurisdictional issues unresolvedThis legislation aimed to resolve jurisdictional issues that saw the indefinite adjournment of Workcover prosecutions.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleCommon law rights restored under proposed Queensland workers' compensation amendmentsThese changes to the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act aim to reinstate common law rights to injured workers. .AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleReporting period for workplace gender equality information closes in May 2016The Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth) imposes obligations on relevant employers to report information annually.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleSafety conscious employer fined for deficiencies in risk management systemsThe case shows the importance of developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety procedures for employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleThe importance of a proactive system of inspection for trip hazardsThe worker was awarded damages for an injury when the employer knew of the trip hazard and took no steps to remove it.AustraliaEmployment and HRSparke Helmore Lawyers