ArticleLease incentives - things to watch out forIt is common for landlords to provide tenants incentives in a separate incentive deed to enter into a commercial lease.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleOpal Tower building cracks open up important lessons for purchasersUntil proposed building and construction reforms are enacted, the risks when buying property off the plan in NSW remain.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleBreaking chains – Unravelling the significance of proposed reforms to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) for your businessUpdate following the Federal Government's review of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act).AustraliaComplianceBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleA recap of ACCC recent consumer law enforcement actionsThis two-part series looks at some of the key cases involving the ACCC in the areas of Competition and Consumer law.AustraliaAntitrust/Competition LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDirector Identification Number now requiredAll about DINs – who needs to apply, timeframes, application process & documentation & compliance.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleClarifying misconceptions of abandonment of employmentExplains the concept of abandonment of employment. Recent case example.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWrong place, wrong time, for the fossil fuel industryThis decision suggests that any new fossil fuel development in Australia will need a strong offset plan to gain approval.AustraliaEnvironmentBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAccess to digital assets upon incapacity or deathDigital assets are now quite significant for most people and need to be considered in the event of incapacity or death.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleUnlicensed contractors can claim under the Security of Payment ActHighlights significant risk to consumers and developers by not knowing the requirements of the Security of Payment Act.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNational Franchise Disclosure Register – Things you should consider before it's too lateFranchisors are required to create a profile and include their key disclosure information on the Register.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleFair Work Commission minimum and award wage increase - cost of living fire blanket for workers or inflationary fire accelerant for business?Discussion about impact of increase to National Minimum Wage.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleNo room for hate in the workplaceThis recent case explored the disciplining of an employee for expressing his personal views on sexuality on social media.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWorkplace bullying vs serious misconductThe judgment confirms that bullying conduct must always be assessed against the common law and any applicable legislative and industrial instruments.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleIt's all go for FOGO - new Act creates new demands on councils for managing organic waste Recently passed legislation now places obligations on councils to help realise that goal.AustraliaEnvironmentBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleQualifying for COVID-19 rent relief and the enforceability of deedsThis case is relevant for the execution of a deed, and to tenants qualifying for rent relief under COVID-19 regulations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleACCC recent consumer law enforcement actionsThe ACCC remains active in its enforcement activities under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the ACL.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleQuantum meruit to the rescue? Maybe, but don't count on it.Quantum meruit is a last resort & is only available when no enforceable contract exists, or work is performed outside the contract's scope. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhy the Contractors Debts Act 1997 (NSW) matters for NSW Government AgenciesThis Act provides a means for subcontractors and suppliers to recover unpaid debts directly from the principal.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleYour Inheritance, Their Claim: How Family Law Handles Bequests And GiftsOne of the most emotionally charged questions in any property settlement is the treatment of inherited wealth. For a party who has received a significant bequest from a parent, or who expects to do so, the instinct is clear: this money came from my family and has nothing to do with the marriage. The law's answer is more nuanced and understanding it early can make a substantial difference to the outcome.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors