ArticleCorporate responsibility: you can not afford to ignore itBusinesses can be socially responsible and contribute meaningfully to the community, without reducing competitiveness.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleShadow directors are not just creditors indicating a preferenceCase clarifies the criteria for a lender, secured creditor or other third party to be considered a shadow director.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWording your contract to get the deal over the lineRecent contract law cases have considered the enforceability of the phrase "reasonable endeavours".AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleCouncil's power to issue a Section 118BA Notice To Answer QuestionsUltimately, the LEC (NSW) declared the Notice to be ultra vires, or beyond the powers of the council, therefore invalid.AustraliaEnvironmentColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat do the new privacy laws mean for accountants?Accountants should make sure that any cloud based service that is used complies with security and privacy requirements.AustraliaPrivacyColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQPEC considers the full extent of a development approval, in declaring that the demolition of part of a pre-1946 dwelling was not exempt developmentThe demolition of the part of the house behind the highest and rear-most part of the roof was not exempt development.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueensland Land Court dismisses appeal where evidence did not involve true comparable salesThe Court preferred the Valuer-General's valuation, rather than the landowner's, which was based on unqualified opinion.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueenslands COVID-19 Residential Rental Grant Scheme - what it means for residential landlords and tenantsOutline of factors that qualify tenants for the one-off payment of up to 4 weeks rent & practical considerations for landlords.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleSale of proposed off-the-plan lots in Queensland to be simplifiedThe sale of community title scheme (CTS) lots will be covered by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleStatutory override of restrictive covenants requires strict compliance with section 28 of the EPAAThe terms of restrictions preventing a property being used for hospital or medical purposes were upheld by High Court.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleGive Uber a Brake - Damages claim against Uber rejectedThis is a reminder for businesses to include robust termination provisions in their independent contractor agreements.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWind Energy Planning Framework for NSW - cancelling out the white noiseThe NSW government aims for more clarity around the wind farm development process by its Wind Energy Planning Framework.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWorkPac vs Rossato - how employers can prepare for the outcome of the High Court decisionIn 2021 the HC will attempt to correct the confusion around the definition of casual employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleMonitoring student online behaviour - what is the role of schools?Cyberbullying and misuse of social media which may involve school computers should be addressed in social media policies.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat can you do if you catch someone shoplifting?If you are very sure, you have the right to make a citizen's arrest and to use reasonable force to detain the shoplifter.AustraliaCriminal LawColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWhat is estate planning?Estate planning is the formulation of a plan to deal with the distribution or succession of your assets after you die.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleStamp duty is now payable on call option nominations in NSWThe NSW Government has introduced the State Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2013.AustraliaFinance and BankingColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleReasonable belief threshold for proving a right to preliminary discoveryFor preliminary discovery of documents from a prospective respondent, a party needs only to prove a reasonable belief.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleE-conveyancing to be a critical change for the property industryThe Electronic Conveyancing National Law forms the basis of a national scheme for electronic property conveyancing.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleQueensland Land Court dismisses application for costs after determining conduct was neither vexatious or frivolousThe Court found it was entirely reasonable to withdraw, after a re-evaluation of prospects from the experts' meeting.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley