ArticleEmployer and boat cruise operator escape liability for attack on the high seasThe claim for damages against the boat cruise operator and the employer by a worker on a Christmas cruise was dismissed.AustraliaInsuranceHopgoodGanim
ArticleSlippery steps a source of strife - duty of care - 15 September 2015Home owners in Queensland with regular workers or carers should consider obtaining a Household Workers' Insurance Policy.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHopgoodGanim
ArticleBuilding Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment Act 2015 (Cth)The main thrust of the BEED Amending Act is to reduce the regulatory burdens placed on building owners and landlords.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleChanges To Approved Forms For Manufactured HomesNew versions of the approved forms under the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Qld) have been issued effective 1 July 2009. Park owners and operators should make sure they use the new versions from now on.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleDecember 2013 Quarter CPI Figures ReleasedThe Australian Bureau of Statistics has today released the Consumer Price Index figures for the December 2013 quarter.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleOnly three months left to make a request to apply Brisbane City Plan 2000Brisbane land owners must consider now whether the development potential of their land is affected by the new City Plan.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleShopping Centre Management - do you need a real estate agent licence?The Property Occupations Act 2014 provides an exemption for agents acting as centre management in certain circumstances.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleSmart Farming – how the innovation boom could supercharge agricultural productivity - 16 May 2016Australian farmers have the opportunity to harness major innovation trends to supercharge their productivity and efficiency.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleTaking of Property on Just Terms Bill 2014 (WA)The Draft WA Bill clarifies that a public authority must not take, or interfere with property, except on "just terms".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleBamford: How to Avoid Trust Distribution MistakesThe High Court of Australia handed down its decision in the case of Bamford v Commissioner of Taxation on 30 March 2010. AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleNew Employee Share Scheme Reporting Requirements When addressing their end of financial year obligations, employers need to aware of new changes to the taxation of employee share scheme (EES) interests, effective from 1 July 2009.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleRecovery of land tax under commercial leases - How can the provisions of a repealed Act still apply? - 19 October 2015Landlords should approach land tax recovery with caution as the decision may be subject to appeal or further legislation.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleGoogle AdWords: Infringing Trade Marks?Anyone can purchase available keywords - which may include registered trade marks. For example, a competitor of Louis Vuitton could purchase the keyword 'Louis Vuitton', meaning that Google users may be presented with an advertisement and a link to a competitor's website when they search 'Louis Vuitton'.GlobalIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleI have been served a family law subpoena - what should I do?The article discusses points to be considered and potentially advised about when complying with a family law subpoena.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleFair Work Australia increases national minimum wages (again): practical detail and implications for employersFair Work Australia has increased minimum wages AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleCalling all stations: why a carefully planned trade mark strategy mattersThe authors discuss 5 key ways Australian businesses can mitigate risks of engaging in expensive trade mark litigation.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleInjured worker's labour hire claim for a rear end collision dismissedThe case revisits principles of liability for motor vehicle accidents from rear end collisions, in an employment context.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
ArticleSubmissions on legislation to streamline mining invitedA Bill to streamline processes and production for resources companies has been introduced into Queensland Parliament.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
Article$200 million of venture capital funding for renewable energy companies on offerThe Govt has set up the largest renewable energy venture capital fund to launch innovative technology and products.AustraliaEnvironmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleAdult child maintenance: Am I entitled to receive maintenance for my children even if they are over the age of 18? - 24 March 2016Courts can order parents to contribute to the financial support of certain children, even if the child is aged over 18.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim