ArticleOvercoming fraud in property transactionsHow to reduce the occurrence of fraudulent property transactions, as well as the available remedies when things go wrong.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDisharmony from within: casual confusion reignsThe recent Skene decision makes the definition of casual employee uncertain and unpredictable for business and employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWinners and losers: Guidelines for the vicarious liability of employers for wrongful acts by an employeeThe High Court provides a test, the "relevant approach" test, for vicarious liability for an employee's wrongful acts.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleEarning more than your ex-partner? Do you have an obligation to pay spouse maintenance post separation?The court's power to make an order for the payment of spouse maintenance is exercised on a discretionary basis.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleKey lessons for insurers - investigating workers compensation claims before payments2 Shores Pty Ltd v Workers Compensation Nominal Insurer [2024] NSWPIC 721AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCommercial leases – tips and traps for tenantsTips and traps for tenants to consider before signing a lease over commercial or industrial premises.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTaking possession following continuous breach; the end of the road or merely another twist…Article explains how relief against forfeiture operates, discretionary factors courts take into account & protecting yourself. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhat to do when your premises are damaged due to inclement weatherDepending on the circumstances in your lease, you may be able to terminate your lease depending on the extent of the damage.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleEthics Check for Lawyers Series - Criminal convictions and the practice of lawSolicitors should be aware of their disclosure and show cause obligations, if convicted of criminal or tax offences.AustraliaCriminal LawBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWorkplace scandals: some lessons for employersArticle examines 2 recent scandals and identifies some lessons for employers when investigating workplace complaints.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCan we get our money back? Recovering costs of a property sale when the property has been sold to recover long overdue ratesDiscussion about recent case where council needed to sell property of ratepayer to recover grossly overdue rates.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleKangaroo on the runway? An obvious risk, rules NSW Court of AppealThis case contains legal issues of interest to councils, including the obligation to assess, and warn of, obvious risks.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleRecent changes to the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) – what does this mean for you?This article is a summary of the main changes which will now typically apply to leasing transactions in New South Wales.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleLooking to commence legal action? Part 2: What you need to know about Preliminary Discovery Applications in the Federal CourtAn application for preliminary discovery is an effective way to determine whether you have a viable claim against another party.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleDo your construction and consultancy contracts address the Design and Building Practitioners Act?NSW councils must protect themselves and their communities by addressing this legislation in their contracts.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleHousing SEPP: LEC Confirms S19 Parking StandardsNumerous judgments in the NSW Land and Environment Court have considered the scope of non-discretionary development standards under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleTop five issues to consider when buying or selling a businessSelling a business may mean either selling assets and operations, or selling shares in a company which operates the business.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAn update to the NSW construction industry reformsDesign and building practitioners in NSW should be aware of some of these key issues from the new Act and Regulation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleWhat to do if you get a subpoena - 5 things you need to knowA subpoena is a court order that requires the recipient to produce documents, attend court to give evidence, or both.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBartier Perry Solicitors