ArticleOverview of the court system in AustraliaExplanation of the different courts in Australia and the court hierarchy.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMcCullough Robertson
ArticleService of a foreign originating process in Australia under the Hague Service ConventionService under the HSC - the approval process, methods of service, service by diplomatic channels, personal service.AustraliaInternational LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleKey lessons in Australian crowd-sourced funding (CSF) - Part 3Part 3 of this series defines the rights and obligations of the shareholders in a CSF company.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleSide deeds – what, when and why?Side deeds create a direct contractual relationship between the lender and a third party to a financing arrangement.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleClarity about casuals – at least for now…A Casual Employment Information Statement will also be prepared, and must be given to new casual employees.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleInsolvency Update: Uncertainty about director COVID-19 protections from insolvent tradingThere may be a risk for companies and their directors at the expiration of the COVID-19 safe harbour protections.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePicking the right delivery model for your next infrastructure projectLocal government councils are responsible for delivering and maintaining public infrastructure across Australia.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCrown land policies in New South WalesAll NSW crown land policies, including native title and the aboriginal land claim assessment process, are being updated.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleWhat you need to know about Queenslands new construction legislationExplains the new construction and licensing laws in Queensland and how they may affect organisations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticlePersonal Property Securities Register – what, when and why?Article discusses who, what, when and why regarding the Personal Property Securities Register.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMcCullough Robertson
ArticleFWC endorses approach to dismiss injured employeethe approach taken by HR to dismiss employee who could not perform the inherent requirements of her role.AustraliaEmployment and HRMcCullough Robertson
ArticleThe critical importance of critical minerals‘Critical minerals' are generally understood to refer to elements critical to the development of future technologies.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleGovernment decision-making – climate change and Australian childrenThe Federal Minister owed Australian children a duty of care when considering approval of the coal mine extension project.AustraliaEnvironmentMcCullough Robertson
ArticleGet swifty about your continuous disclosure obligationsGetSwift is facing an ASIC investigation for purportedly failing to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleMoney talks – reporting convergence across project finance and capital raisingThe new era of reporting frameworks is poised to provide more certainty and stability for project finance.AustraliaFinance and BankingMcCullough Robertson
ArticleBroad scope of judicial review regarding a decision by a certifier to issue 3 CDCsThe Court found in favour of Council, determining that it was appropriate that all three CDCs be declared "invalid".AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleTop 10 tips to improve farm safetyOnly 3% of Queenslanders working on farms and nearly 30% of workplace deaths are alarming indicators of farm safety.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleAnother withholding regime in conveyancing – GST and new residential premisesBuyers, developers and financiers of residential premises or land within a subdivision in Australia may need to pay GST.AustraliaTaxMcCullough Robertson
ArticleDrone technology reduces pests and protects industryThis could be mirrored in areas of infrastructure, agriculture, biosecurity, emergency response, security and research.AustraliaTransportMcCullough Robertson
ArticleIt has ale gone pear-shaped for Urban Alley: Trade mark appeal dismissed with costsThe Full Court agreed that the URBAN ALE trade mark was not inherently adapted to distinguish, and should be cancelled.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMcCullough Robertson