ArticleChanges to PPS leases of goodsThis change will have a particular impact on the need to register commercial leases of goods on the PPS Register.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
Article"Automatic Abandonment of Employment" award clauses – to be abandoned?This case draws attention to complexities arising when an employer believes an employee has "abandoned" his employment.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUpdate: International travel for fully vaccinated Australians and international COVID-19 vaccination certificatesAustralian citizens and permanent residents must ensure they meet vaccination requirements before making plans to travel.AustraliaImmigrationCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleEmployers must be very careful before dismissing an employee for misconduct – and always communicate changes in policies and procedures!This recent decision of the NSW IR Commission proves again that the employer must prove misconduct by the employee.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMarketing law – The long arm of the law catches up with aggressive marketersRecent case highlights the effect of the ACL in the context of aggressive marketing practices by an institution.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMoving from COVID-19 vaccine mandates to risk assessments in NSW schoolsNSW schools and early education facilities have moved to a risk-based assessment approach, like most other workplaces.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleNegotiations to lease: BBB Constructions Pty Ltd V Aldi Foods Pty Ltd [2012] NSWCA 224BBB claimed that Aldi engaged in conduct that was misleading or deceptive or unconscionable and breached the TPA.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleReligious Discrimination Bill 2019Article discusses the Religious Discrimination Bill and focuses on discrimination in education. AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleUnconscionable conduct bringing experienced commercial parties down to earth in Ipstar Australia Pty Ltd V APS Satellite Ptd Ltd [2018] NSWCA 15Here, Ipstar went too far in pricing in a past liability for consumer claims while refusing to meet that liability.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleImportant legal documents may now be signed with videoNew temporary regulations allow some important legal documents to be witnessed by audio-visual link.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Carroll & O'Dea
ArticleImportant legal documents may now be signed with video in NSWDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, NSW regulations allow some important legal documents to be witnessed by audio-visual link.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Carroll & O'Dea
ArticleNSW parliament passes significant workers compensation protection for essential workers who contract COVID-19These changes will extend to industries such as health, education, hospitality, entertainment, construction and retail.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Carroll & O'Dea
ArticleCombatting money laundering and terrorist financing in the non-profit sectorThe seminar provided strategies for non-profits to mitigate risks of international fraud and terrorism financing.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleDeductible Gift Recipient (DGR) tax reformThe Australian Treasury has issued a discussion paper on proposals to reform the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) regime.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleMarketing law – Balancing confidentiality obligations with transparencyFor allegations of child abuse, you need to balance mandatory reporting requirements & obligations regarding confidentiality. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleThe Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Act 2024 – policy reform to strengthen online safety in Australia The Act targets the creation and non-consensual dissemination of sexually explicit material online.AustraliaCriminal LawCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleA significant win for workers compensation claims relating to COVID-19 (Sara v GMS Sara Pty Ltd (2021) NSW PIC)The Commission was satisfied that the deceased contracted the virus in the course of his employment with the company.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAccessing superannuation before retirement – navigating your superannuation policy in times of terminal illness or financial hardship.You may be able to access your superannuation account early before retirement age on certain discretionary grounds.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea
ArticleAm I entitled to more than one weekly payments amount if I have suffered two different injuries at work? Dual weekly payments entitlements, explained.Navigating the workers compensation system in NSW can be challenging.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea