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ArticleHave you actually reached a binding agreement?This recent case indicates the importance of how contractual terms are communicated between parties.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
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ArticleNotices of assignment of debt – what they are and why they matterA notice of assignment of debt is required by Queensland law when a debt is assigned (transferred) to a new creditor.AustraliaFinance and BankingRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleOwed money? Should you call a debt collector or a lawyer?That decision is usually dependent on the circumstances, the amount of debt and the required timeframe for resolution.AustraliaFinance and BankingRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleInsolvency glossary: Key terms explainedInsolvency law is complex - these are easy-to-understand definitions of more commonly used terms in insolvency law.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleWould Queensland move to mandate e-conveyancing?Mandatory e-conveyancing could be the next step in delivering a consistent system for most property transactions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleInquiry into DNA testing in QueenslandThe Queensland Government announced a Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing on 6 June 2022.AustraliaCriminal LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
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ArticleSTATUTORY demand threshold increased to $4,000 from 1 July 2021New regulations increase the threshold at which a creditor can issue a statutory demand on a company from $2,000 to $4,000.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleCost escalation clauses: What Victorian builders must knowIn Victoria, cost escalation clauses can be incorporated into any commercial building contract.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleNew REIQ residential contracts were released 20 January 2022Summary of significant changes to conveyancing law that impact the process of conveyance in QLD.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleNSW cancels Certificates of TitleNSW will move to 100% e-conveyancing and paper dealings will no longer be accepted by NSW Land Registry Services.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleQueensland Building and Construction Act - Abolishment of Head Contractor exemption pushed out to July 2022Reforms to QBC Act will impact entities entering into contracts for building work without a QBCC licence.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
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ArticleNSW property tax update: replacing state duty with annual taxDiscussion about proposed changes to NSW property taxes including advantages & disadvantages.AustraliaTaxRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleThe tort of injurious falsehoodA claim of injurious falsehood is often considered as an alternative, or in addition, to a claim for defamation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleBuilders beware! Major changes for construction contractsConstruction contracts need to be carefully drafted to ensure builders can claim any additional increase to the contract price sum.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas