Many claims against solicitors could be avoided by the solicitor being aware of conflicts of interest within the family.

If you market your business online or reach new customers via social media, you could face both opportunities and risks.

The vendor's claim was unsuccessful, as the contract clause regarding payment of the other 5% constituted a penalty.

The proposed changes have passed, and impose immediate and ongoing registration compliance burdens on foreign persons.

This retail lease case provides an in-depth assessment of what an option is and what is required to exercise an option.

The High Court held that a fee or sum payable on the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event may still be a penalty,.

Trust accounts required to provide payment security for subcontractors.

The recent NSW Bill made amendments to the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956 and the Land Tax Management Act 1956.

Local councils are not exempt from the misleading or deceptive conduct provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act.

Businesses can be socially responsible and contribute meaningfully to the community, without reducing competitiveness.

Case clarifies the criteria for a lender, secured creditor or other third party to be considered a shadow director.

Recent contract law cases have considered the enforceability of the phrase "reasonable endeavours".

Ultimately, the LEC (NSW) declared the Notice to be ultra vires, or beyond the powers of the council, therefore invalid.

The UK court has confirmed in a shipping case that employing fraudulent devices forfeits an insurance claim in England.

Reforms to require parties to take reasonable steps to resolve disputes before court proceedings, have been postponed.

The Court decided that it was appropriate to exercise its discretion and re-enlivened the lapsed development approval.

The Court decided that there was no reason to depart from the usual order as to costs or to reduce the quantum of costs.

BIM maintains all information relevant to a building or construction project throughout the lifecycle of that project.

The court considered whether participation of non-planning committee members in committee meeting was prejudicial.

The Court preferred the Valuer-General's valuation, rather than the landowner's, which was based on unqualified opinion.