ArticleNon-Party Costs: Can a costs order be made against a party not named in Court proceedings?Importance of understanding the risks of being closely linked to litigation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Potential rights of a lessee under the property insurance policy of the landlordA lessee may be covered for loss and damage within the landlord's premises if those premises are insured by the landlord.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleEmployee Fraud – Keys to enhance recoveryIf you suspect a misappropriation of moneys, these are practical tips to enhance your prospects of recovery. AustraliaCriminal LawBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017 now in effect in QueenslandThe Labour Hire Licensing Act will ban businesses from entering into labour hire arrangements with unlicensed providers.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: The Fair Work Ombudsman comes hunting – Personal and supply chain risk in employment compliance, underpayments and penaltiesThe FWO's focus is no longer just on direct employers, but on all those that have been involved in any non-compliance.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleBuyer beware: Due diligence and buying rural property in QueenslandThis article is the first part of our three-part series of articles on purchasing rural property in Queensland.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: A New line of credit? Extension of Queensland COVID-19 leasing regulationsRent relief during this new extension period is available only if a lessee is eligible for the updated JobKeeper scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-alert: buyers beware - High Court confirms that buyers inherit the sins of previous owners who have not complied with development approvals.Recent HC decision reminds buyers of land to do their due diligence and do it properly.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Lease outgoings error causes multi-million dollar lossRecent case highlights the importance of testing formulas to ensure that drafting complies with intended agreed arrangements. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleSmoke Alarm Reforms – Building, Selling, Renting or Renovating?The Queensland Government has recently tightened requirements for the maintenance and installation of new smoke alarms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-alert: Queensland land tax COVID-19 relief and foreign surcharge updateDiscussion about the recently introduced land tax relief packages and the land tax foreign surcharge.AustraliaTaxBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Protestors, if you get hurt in my workplace, its your OWN fault!Discussion about your work, health and safety obligations to trespassers.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleApplying to court to extend the deadline for registering on the PPSA — ask and you shall receive?This case discusses when a court might be willing to extend the timeframe for a secured party to register its interests.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Director Identification Numbers (DINs)A Director Identification Number is a unique number which must be obtained by existing and prospective company directors.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Food for thought – Gig economy decision a timely reminder for all businesses seeking to maximise competitivenessThis recent decision has wide-ranging implications for businesses endeavouring to be innovative with their workforces.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: High Court ruling on leave accrualRecent HC decision clarifies the method of accruing & taking paid personal or carer leave under the NES.AustraliaEmployment and HRBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticlePersonal Injury Law: Conflict between statutory and common law duties of careThe case shows that in certain instances the existence of a statutory obligation may override a common law duty of care.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticlePost navigation: Do I need to notify anyone when personal information goes missing?Organisations bound by the Privacy Act must consider how to minimise damage caused by personal information going astray.AustraliaPrivacyBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Building and Construction: E-Alert No. 1 of 2016 – Are oral building contracts enforcable?Even if the construction contract is declared unenforceable, that may not completely disentitle a contractor to payment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleE-Alert: Use it or be taxed! – Foreign property owners hit by new annual vacancy feeThe new tax is intended to encourage foreign owners to increase the number of residential dwellings available for rent.AustraliaTaxBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers