New regulations in NSW allow for video conferencing technology to be used in the witnessing of important legal documents.

Consequences of failing to register a second mortgage may be significant, so lenders should err on the side of caution.

The article discusses potential traps, such as the risk of directors being personally liable for insolvent company debts.

Best prospects of success in appealing to the L&E Court over a DA, are that applicants put forward the best DA possible.

NDAs or confidentiality agreements are routinely used in business to restrict communication of confidential information.

The Federal Cabinet announced a Code of Conduct for commercial tenancies to be implemented via legislation or regulation.

Many creditors fail to invest the time and care necessary to lodge a valid proof of debt or particulars of their claim.

Trust assets are held by the trustee on trust for its beneficiaries and are not always available to meet trustee debts.

The costs of the process demonstrate that the Act should be amended to simplify the administration of insolvent trusts.

Australian courts have held that parallel importation of trade marked goods does not infringe the Australian trade mark.

National Cabinet agreed that states and territories would implement a mandatory commercial tenancies code of conduct.

The NSW Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme applies where a developer and builder have entered into a contract.

This article explores both the benefits and pitfalls of commercial arbitration between disputing parties in Australia.

The NSW Court of Appeal recently clarified contractual interpretation principles regarding ambiguity of terms. clarified.

The scope of accessorial liability is broad, so there may be obvious ramifications for accounting or consulting firms.

Implementation of small business protections under the unfair contract provisions of the ACL and the ASIC Act have begun.

This case indicates that enforcing verbal arrangements between friends involving large obligations could be difficult.

Insolvency usually gives rise to both legal and financial issues.

It may seem surprising, but there is no law requiring councils to make a decision on a DA within a timeframe, or at all.

Discussion about the current dilemma over who controls the rights to reproduce the Aboriginal flag on clothing.