ArticleWatch out for sham contractingExplains sham contracting and risk factors including converting existing employees to contractors.AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleEvidence knocked back in family law case due to best interests of the childThis recent Family Court decision is a reminder of the cornerstone of parenting cases: the best interests of the child. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleExclusive occupation of family home after separationThe Court has a wide discretion in deciding occupation orders for separated couples who cannot share the family home.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleParental alienation in Family LawParental alienation is where one parent psychologically manipulates their child to turn against the other parent.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleSeparated families: the dos and donts of international travelTo avoid overseas travel turning into a dispute, separated parents should consider including provisions in court orders.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleThe importance of a professionally drafted WillA poorly drafted Will can cause problems for the executor and beneficiaries, and lead to a significant increase in costs.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleRepair or remake? Australian position on patent rights after sale.Our law grants an Implied Licence to use a good & the related IP. This is different from the US exhaustion of rights.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleRepair or remake? The position in Australia on patent rights after saleWhen you purchase a good or service in which any IP rights are vested, you are granted an Implied Licence to use it.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleBuyer Beware – All creative care and no responsibility - website developmentMany businesses seek specialist help to increase their online presence - but you must first read the contract fine print.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleIs Big Brother always watching? ACCC v Google LLCRecent ACCC v Google case shows willingness of ACCC to apply ACL to matters of online data protection.AustraliaPrivacyColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleBuilding law reform for NSW residential apartment buildings: Beware builders and developersThis Act is in response to continued and growing concerns about the quality of NSW residential apartment construction. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleHave your breached your duty of care? Understanding claims under the Design and Building Practitioners ActThe duty of care can be breached by almost anyone involved in carrying out construction work, including builders & architects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleIt is just not fair! The effects of the unfair contract terms regime on leasesThe Unfair Contract Regime may become useful for people to avoid certain clauses in a lease because they are unfair.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleNew building law reform for residential apartment buildings in NSW: Beware builders and developersThe NSW Government has power to order the investigation and rectifying of defects in residential apartment buildings.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleNSW building law reform for residential apartment buildings: Beware builders and developersThe new Act will assist with continued and growing concerns about the quality of NSW residential apartment construction.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleSafe havens in The Hills - for victims of domestic violenceThe Council will provide developers with bonus floor space if they include transitional housing in their developments.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleSecurity of Payment Act: payment claims in a digital ageSOPA Notices such as Payment Claims and Payment Schedules can be served by email in certain circumstances.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleUnderstanding provisional sum and prime cost items in building contractsAll parties to a building contract should understand how these clauses operate before the contract is signed.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleLiang Case – Reaffirmation that the burden of proof rests with the taxpayerOnus remained with the taxpayers to prove that the amounts were not-assessable amounts.AustraliaTaxColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleAvoid losing your train of thought with new Twitter threadPause and consider before using the newly available Twitter threads. AustraliaTechnologyColeman Greig Lawyers