Reminder that the Secretary still has a discretion whether to actually activate and approve the PBS approval number.

Federal Minister for Health can refer matters involving PBS issues to the Federal Committee of Inquiry.

The need for Australian businesses to maintain records of trade mark searches and evidence that consumers would experience no confusion before adopting a brand have never been more important.

Proof of service of an adjudication application is necessary before the adjudication can be validly undertaken.

3 essential elements need to be proven by a plaintiff in order to establish a prima facie cause of action for defamation.

Social media service providers have various policies which apply on the death of the end-user.

A Subcontractor's Charge will give the subcontractor security over the funds that are payable to the builder.

Basic information about second mortgages and tips and traps to watch out for when lending via this type of security.

Traditionally, this type of relief was specific to real property, but what about other types of contracts?

When a company is unreasonably deadlocked by shareholder disputes, the shareholder may apply to have it wound up.

Certain persons who were classified as casual employees and remunerated as such, may still claim leave entitlements.

An executor deals with the estate, discharges any liabilities and administers it according to the terms of the will.

The changes substantially widen the scope of what have been considered to be Australia's critical infrastructure assets.

Recent case shows that neither family lawyers nor insolvency lawyers acting alone are likely to be able to resolve some disputes.

Recent amendments to Australia's National Health Act 1956 have granted the Secretary of Health new discretionary powers to refuse cancellation of PBS approvals for pharmacists under Committee investigation. These changes create significant obstacles for pharmacy owners seeking to sell their businesses during inquiry proceedings, potentially forcing them to continue trading for years while facing allegations of misconduct.

Differences between residential & commercial property investments. What entity to I buy it through? What to look out for.

It depends on the background facts including, for instance, what was actually signed, how that came about, what the person understood at the time, amongst other things.

This guide covers information about second mortgages as well as tips and traps when lending via this type of security.

The ACCC has long been advocating for heavier penalties and a widened scope of the ACL unfair contract provisions.

The new statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy represents a significant change to the way that the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) regulates privacy.