ArticleCK ALERT: Only one month remaining for building owners to complete QBCC cladding checklistBuilding owners should register and begin this process via the 'Safer Buildings' website combustible cladding checklist.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAmendments to insolvency and corporations laws extended until 31 December 2020The effects of COVID-19 continue to significantly affect business and the extensions will assist those who owe debts.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)ClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleProtecting your confidential information from ex-employeesEmployers should take these steps to limit exposure to arguments over whether or not information is truly confidential.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleRent relief measures extended for commercial tenants in New South WalesAs the Omicron variant continues to impact small business across the country, NSW has extended its rent relief measures. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleNational E-Conveyancing is hereThe article explains the digital environment for land title dealings being progressively rolled out across Australia.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAustralian agricultural competitiveness: White PaperThe Government announced a taskforce to prepare a White Paper on competitiveness in the Australian agricultural industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAvoiding adjudication pitfalls with construction contractsThe terms of a construction contact should be clearly set out and agreed between the parties, preferably in writing.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleNew BCCM Form 14 (version 11) Information Statement: Changes to the Body Corporate and Community Management ActThe new BCCM Form 14 (version 11) Information Statement is now effective for all contracts in a community titles scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleElectronic document execution in the time of CoronavirusNew amendments to legislation allow the continuation of electronic execution of company documents during the pandemic.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleElectronic execution of documents in the time of CoronavirusNew legislation allows the continuation of the electronic execution of company documents - but not retrospectively.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleSmall business loans: not so - take it or leave it - anymore!ASIC has recently published a report on how the unfair contract terms regime applies to loans made to small businesses.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleWelcome relief for equipment hire businesses: The definition of a PPS lease is changing!Under the new definition, a hire agreement will not need to be registered unless it is for a period of more than 2 years.AustraliaFinance and BankingClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleFailure to register on the PPSR could cost this company $50 MillionKordaMentha claims that four gas turbines are subject to ANZ's security interest and may be sold to recover the ANZ debt.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAFCA test case to determine if exclusion clauses are effective amid COVID-19 business interruption claimsThe decision of many insurers to refuse business interruption claims has resulted in numerous complaints made to AFCA.AustraliaInsuranceClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleChecklist of legal and risk issues for publishersPublishers should be aware of the law in these areas so they know how to deal with them quickly and confidently.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleBank guarantees: what all landlords should knowA recent NSW decision casts some doubt on the proposition that landlords have immediate access to guaranteed funds.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCK Alert: New combustible cladding requirements – are you affected?The amendment imposes an assessment process on owners of privately owned buildings, through an online registry system.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleVegetation Management FrameworkThe Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 was introduced to Parliament on 20 March 2013.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleData breach: where and how are data breaches really occurring?Most reported data breach notifications occurred as a result of human error, closely followed by malicious or criminal attacks. .AustraliaPrivacyClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAfter a delay of 141 weeks a builder is entitled to payment after an owners contract terminationBuilder is able to recover full payment despite extreme delay in completing works.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers