This case also demonstrates that courts will look at surrounding circumstances to assist with contractual interpretation.

The Court found that the directors had breached their duties by failing to conduct a proper analysis of cash reserves.

A recent report recommended a national approach to address the risks of climate change for coastal settlements.

A poorly prepared will can result in additional cost to the estate.

Most people do not think about an estate after death, until they deal with the death of a loved one or act as executor.

A Will is a legal document that directs the executor of your estate to distribute your assets according to your wishes.

These cases are positive news for defendants and insurers but each case will turn on its facts and detailed evidence.

There was no legal professional privilege over the Investigation Report as dominant purpose was to determine liability.

Many PI claims arise from problems relating to file notes, the source of instructions and accepting client assurances.

Correspondence alleging intellectual property infringement must be carefully drafted to avoid making unjustified threats.

The NSW Supreme Court allows the disclosure of privileged documents prepared for the purpose of settlement negotiations.

The Court of Appeal has overturned the award of damages.

A new standard form of plain English retirement village contract in NSW aims to remove complexity and confusion.

The NSW government released the Green Paper Feedback Summary, a summary of the main community and stakeholder feedback.

The Court narrowed the meaning of active asset for small business CGT concessions by a direct functional relevance test.

Full Federal Court confirms that foreign tax credits are only available to the extent income is returned as assessable income.

Specifically in the transport and logistics industry, we have seen a consistent level of M&A activity throughout 2019.

Overview of JobKeeper changes, new turnover tests, payment rates etc

Granting access to insurance policies violates a private relationship and must be contained within narrow guidelines.

Express provisions are the best way for reinsurers to secure inspection rights over their reinsured's books and records.