A case decided last month in the Massachusetts Superior Court Business Litigation Session shows once again how material changes in the conditions of an employee’s employment can void a previously signed restrictive covenant

The Personal Property Securities Bill passed on 26 November 2009 and comes into effect on 11 May 2011, article considers impact on the business of financiers, insurers, lessors and suppliers of goods, as well as insolvency practitioners.

The defence of proportionate liability continues to gain ground as an effective vehicle to limit a defendant's exposure.

The ACNC Implementation Taskforce released its report, setting out its regulatory approach in five key action areas.

The Federal Court of Australia has confirmed that Hummers and potentially some other vehicles not fitting within the traditional description of ‘luxury car’, will now be subject to luxury car tax on top of GST and other customs and excise duties wherever applicable.

Failure to renew will result in cancellation of your registration and limit your ability to export foods to the US.

In Harrison –v– Melhem [2008] NSWCA67 (29 May 2008), the NSW Court of Appeal changed the law in respect of assessing damages of attendant care services/gratuitous services in personal injury claims.

A key issue was the proper approach to applying the proportionate liability provisions found in the Civil Liability Act.

Amelia's injuries arose from the impaired driver's use of the vehicle.

The ACCC recently released their findings its report "Unfair contract terms – industry review outcomes".

The appeal related to the extent of the duty of domestic occupiers to ensure that repairs are properly carried out.

An EUA is as an agreement between a building owner, local council and financier.

The High Court reinstated the apportionment of 12.5% liability for the solicitors as they were concurrent wrongdoers.

TSIs must be registered on the PPSR by this time to take advantage of "temporary perfection" and to preserve priority.

Leases of serial numbered goods of 90 days or more may no longer be deemed to be personal property securities leases.

It must be very tempting for marketing departments of financial institutions to push the boundaries on advertising.

Customs and the Department of Immigration are to merge into one "super agency".

As our 3rd largest export market and 4th largest trading partner, the benefits to Australian businesses are substantial.

The High Court clarifies and limits the applicability of the Corporations Act in the proportionate liability regime.

The planning legislation is regarded as regulatory in nature, so liability for offences is considered strict or absolute.