ArticleAfter a delay of 141 weeks a builder is entitled to payment after an owners contract terminationBuilder is able to recover full payment despite extreme delay in completing works.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleFurther property law changes in Queensland: the sale of off-the-plan lots will be simplifiedThe proposed amendments, specifically for the sale of off-the-plan lots, will significantly benefit property developers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleInsurers win COVID-19 business interruption dispute against Star Entertainment Group – what does this mean for businesses?Disputes about the availability of exclusion clauses to deny liability for COVID-19 related insurance claims continue.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)ClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleWhen loans go bad: Supreme Court sides with ANZ on unconscionable conduct claimIf a borrower or guarantor cannot show that a lender knowingly took advantage of a vulnerability, a claim of unconscionability will fail.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleThe New Commercial Arbitration Legislation: How can it Benefit You?Commercial arbitration in Queensland entered a new era after Parliament passed the Commercial Arbitration Bill.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleFive practical things you need to know about Mandatory Data Breach ReportingTo mark the commencement of the data breach reporting laws, these are five things you should know about the regime.AustraliaPrivacyClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleBuilding & Construction Industry Update: NSW & QldAll members of the building and construction industry in NSW and Queensland should be aware of these significant reforms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCan informal property transaction arrangements be binding?Property developers and investors should be aware of these issues when trying to finalise a 'pre-contract' arrangement:.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleForeign investment changes and effects on developersDevelopers of large scale unit developments should consider the advantages offered by the existing FIRB framework.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleJoint Conference of Australia-Taiwan Business Council - development of Northern AustraliaThe theme of the Conference, held in Darwin, was the development and investment potential in Northern Australia.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleReform of the QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) ActThis article discusses some key changes proposed in the QBCC amending bill introduced to the Queensland Parliament.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleStrata schemes maintenance obligations v warrantiesManufacturer and installer warranties can vary significantly in their terms, with a dramatic effect upon obligations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleChanges to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) tax regimeThese changes represent a government intention to crack down on foreign property investors evading tax obligations.AustraliaTaxClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCaution contractors: Time bars can pack-a-punch!Time restrictions have become an increasingly common theme in construction industry disputes in Australia.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleTrust deeds, holding residential land in NSW must be amended by 31 December 2020Trusts will be deemed a 'foreign trust' if the terms do not prevent a foreign person from being a beneficiary.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleNew privacy laws: time to update your privacy policyBusinesses which collect or use personal information of customers and clients should review and update privacy policies.AustraliaPrivacyClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleSole Director? Be aware of your dutiesDirectors should distinguish between the interests of the company and their own interests, even as a sole director.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleDigital Platforms Inquiry: What does it mean for you?The inquiry will examine the impact of digital platforms on competition in the media and advertising services markets.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleFurther BCIPA amendments & time considerations in construction contractsFurther BCIPA amendments have been passed to answer stakeholder concerns regarding timeframes in construction contracts.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAnnual land valuation notices for QueenslandAll property owners will need to determine whether or not they are satisfied with the valuation contained in the Notice.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers