ArticleYou can't sell the same house twice - Be careful with property negotiations!Before entering into negotiations with another potential buyer, a first offer and acceptance must be validly terminated.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRockwell Olivier
ArticleFair Work Commission releases quarterly report on anti-bullying jurisdictionOf the only 151 anti-bullying applications lodged in the Fair Work Commission, 32 were withdrawn and 16 were resolved,.AustraliaEmployment and HRRockwell Olivier
ArticleThese super funds are a-changin’This case reinforces the rights of trustees to change the terms and the minimum return rates of a superannuation fund.AustraliaEmployment and HRRockwell Olivier
ArticleNew code of practice for the Victorian building and construction industryA contractor is subject to the Code when expressing interest in or tendering for any government building or construction.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRockwell Olivier
ArticleAlert: Proposed changes to taxation of employee share schemesThe Government has recently announced proposed changes to the income tax treatment of employee share schemes (ESS).AustraliaTaxRockwell Olivier
ArticleEstate planning and firearms in Western Australia: why Annie might not get your gunIf you intend to gift your firearms, you may need to assist your executor to transfer the firearms to your beneficiaries.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialRockwell Olivier
ArticleProposed amendments to the Native Title Act 1993With the change in government, the status of the Bill lapsed, and the proposed amendments to the Act may not be passed.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorRockwell Olivier
ArticlePapua New Guinea enforcement of foreign arbitral awards – what companies should knowPNG has domestic arbitration legislation, but does not provide for the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.AustraliaInternational LawRockwell Olivier
ArticleMatch fixing – no time like the present for sports to get it rightThere is no doubt that technology allows gambling to be available almost anywhere at any time.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRockwell Olivier
ArticleUnintended consequences of regulating prepaid SIM card mobile phones in PNGPapua New Guinea may shortly introduce regulations to address the uncontrolled sale of prepaid SIM card mobile phones.Papua New GuineaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentRockwell Olivier
ArticlePPSA: a potential hangover for retailers in the liquor industry in AustraliaThis guide highlights some of the ways in which the PPSA regime may affect retailers in the Australian liquor industry.AustraliaFinance and BankingRockwell Olivier
ArticleRenovations and the Liquor Control Act 1988 (WA)WA liquor licence holders may not alter a licensed premises without the prior approval of the Director of Liquor Licensing.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorRockwell Olivier
ArticleHigh Court puts new limit on builders' duty of careDiscussion of a recent High Court decision which considered the liability of builders.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRockwell Olivier
ArticlePapua New Guinea statutory limitation periods: is your claim out of time?Papua New Guinea (PNG) has enacted specific legislation which deals with time limits on when a party may make a claim.Papua New GuineaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRockwell Olivier
ArticleIP in the Pacific: FijiThere are many challenges to overcome when operating in a foreign country, including different business and legal rules.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyRockwell Olivier
ArticleLA sues JPMorgan over 'predatory' mortgages and risky home loansThe US city of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit accusing JPMorgan of channelling minority borrowers into risky home loans,.AustraliaFinance and BankingRockwell Olivier
ArticleSwimming and spa pools laws in NSW change: you must registerSwimming pool and spa pool owners must register their pools on an online Register provided by the NSW State Government.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionRockwell Olivier
ArticlePart IV - Other MattersFurther discussion of provisions of FOFA.AustraliaFinance and BankingRockwell Olivier
ArticleIndigenous Land Use Agreements: an overviewUnder the Native Title Act 1993, a 'future act' is a proposed activity or development that affects native title. AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorRockwell Olivier
ArticleCourt orders partial enforcement of international arbitral award due to breach of natural justiceThe Court found a breach of natural justice in one respect of the award, so severed that part and enforced the balance.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRockwell Olivier