ArticleIs COVID-19 A Get-out-of-Jail Card?Recent decision finds prison authority owed a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that inmate did not suffer from COVID-19.AustraliaEmployment and HRBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleSome much needed clarity from the NSW Court of Appeal on the Public Interest grounds for imposing conditions on registrations of health practitionersThe court clarified when a Health Council is acting in the public interest when imposing registration restrictions.AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleDefamation Legislation Amendment BillAnticipated amendments to the Defamation Act will cover a number of significant changes to the law of defamation. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleStatutory Tort For Serious Invasion Of PrivacyThe new statutory tort for serious invasion of privacy represents a significant change to the way that the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) regulates privacy.AustraliaPrivacyBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleNo formal payment schedule for construction project? No worries…This Supreme Court decision considered the level of detail required for a valid payment schedule under the BIF Act. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleRecent successes in adjudication of construction payment claimsThe unsuccessful contractor was directed to pay the full costs of adjudication of the construction payment claims. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleNew OSR ruling provides small business restructure rollover opportunity in QueenslandThe ruling provides a restructure rollover opportunity for Queensland small businesses to move into a company structure.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleManaging employees during the sale of your businessArticle answers questions that arise for employers when selling their business. AustraliaEmployment and HRBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleGiving money to children during COVID-19: A gift or a loan?Whether a monetary advance from parents to a child is a loan or a gift often can only be decided on a case-by-case basis.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleA refresher on superannuationSuperannuation benefits sit outside of a Will and do not automatically form part of one's personal estate on death. AustraliaFinance and BankingBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleProposed new treaties for Designs, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional KnowledgeThe WIPO General Assembly approved the convening of diplomatic conferences for two proposed international agreements.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleQueensland Pharmacy Business Ownership Act Changes – What You Need To Do NowFollowing QPBO Act changes, here sets out what steps should be taken now depending on how a pharmacy business is currently structured.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleHow do changes to the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court affect my case?Overview on what has changed, why it was changed, and importantly, how it may impact you.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleBeware the social media posts that could come back as evidence to haunt youSocial media posts have been used as evidence in disputes involving compensation, employment and defamation law.AustraliaEmployment and HRBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleDemystifying sponsorship agreements: A guide to key clauses and considerationsDiscusses key clauses & considerations including rights & benefits, payment, exclusivity, IP rights, term & termination.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticlePenalties: spotting the weakness in an overreaching contractLawyers to read contract clauses carefully to determine if they are fair and to make sure it only goes just far enough to protect legitimate interestsAustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleIllegal phoenix reforms take effectA series of reforms aimed at preventing illegal ‘phoenix' activity has been implemented.AustraliaCriminal LawBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleThe Dodgy WillA will does not need to look official, but it must be in writing, be signed by the testator and witnessed by two people.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleThere is little trust in the Public Trustee – Navigating complaintsIn Queensland, the Public Trustee provides financial, guardianship and trustee and estate administration services.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialBennett & Philp Lawyers
ArticleComplaints by PSU Officers to the Pharmacy Council and the Commission – Have they gone too far?The practice of PSU officers filing complaints & providing their reports to the Council &/or Commission raises significant legal concerns. AustraliaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesBennett & Philp Lawyers