ArticleReact.js: is Facebook going to sue me for patent infringement?React (also React.js or ReactJS) is an open-source JavaScript library developed and maintained by Facebook.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleWill the G20 bring good investment news for Chinese SOEs?Speculation was building that Prime Minister Abbott and President Xi would shake hands on a free trade agreement (FTA).AustraliaInternational LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleAdjudicator favours Claimant’s Submission over Respondent’s: Not bad faith, just bad luckA discussion on the recent case, Northbuild Construction Pty Ltd v Central Interior Linings Pty Ltd & Ors. This case reinforces the Court’s view on progress payment applications for adjudication under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA). AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleCitywide biodiversity overlay amendment package for BrisbaneThe policy intent behind the Biodiversity Overlay Code is to increase Brisbane's habitat cover to 40% of the City's area.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleInterpretation of development approvals and calculation of infrastructure chargesWalter Elliott Holdings has applied to the High Court for special leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleLand Sales Act amendments for property developersThe Alert highlights proposed changes to disclosure obligations relating to lots in community titles scheme developments.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleStreets of your town: Character house considerations in BrisbaneA central issue was a determination of the building character exhibited by the dwelling and its surrounding streetscape.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleTurning over a new leaf: review of current tree legislation in QueenslandThe QLRC released a discussion paper for its review of the operation and effectiveness of overhanging trees legislation.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleToronto Stock Exchange (TSX) approves Deference Model - 5 November 2015TSX is able to defer to other exchanges for a number of transactions as well as on certain corporate governance matters.CanadaFinance and BankingHopgoodGanim
ArticleKey trends in Australian AgribusinessThis agribusiness wrap-up covers the need to know agri trends which emerged in 2016, and some predictions for 2017.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleFederal Government proposes changes to directors' liability regulations - 24 Feb 2012The Government has released the first exposure draft of the Personal Liability for Corporate Fault Reform Bill 2012.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleTrans-Tasman Mutual Recognition of Director DisqualificationsThe Corporations Amendment Act 2009 represents a significant step towards the implementation of a single trans-Tasman economic market based on common regulatory frameworks with the introduction of a mechanism for the mutual recognition of director disqualifications.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawHopgoodGanim
ArticleDual markets for renewable energy certificatesOn 26 February 2010, the Rudd Government announced that it would divide the renewable energy certificates market into two separate markets - a small scale market and a large scale market. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleDuty to be payable on the acquisition of resources exploration tenements in QueenslandQld announces changes to the duty treatment of transactions involving resources exploration tenements in the State.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleThe New De Facto Legislation – What Does It Mean For Me?The De facto Bill amending the Family Law Act to include de facto couples was finalised yesterday and has been forwarded to the Governor General for assent. It is expected that all amendments to the Family Law Act will be in operation by March 2009.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHopgoodGanim
ArticleAppointment of Administrators No Guarantee for Company DirectorsA recent Queensland Supreme Court decision is a timely reminder that company directors need to act promptly and seek proper advice when their company is, or soon will be, insolvent. If they fail to take proper action, directors could be held personally liable for the company’s debts.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringHopgoodGanim
ArticleHigh Court Casts Doubt On Subsistence Of Copyright In CompilationsSince the decision of the Full Federal Court in Desktop Marketing Systems Pty Ltd v Telstra Corporation Ltd, a compilation of factual information has been considered to ordinarily be an original literary work for copyright purposes if the compiler has undertaken substantial labour or incurred substantial expense in collecting the information recorded in the compilation.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyHopgoodGanim
ArticleASIC Reviews Policy On Internet Discussion SitesThe Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently released a Consultation Paper on the regulation of internet discussion sites which contain commentary about financial products and services.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHopgoodGanim
ArticleRetirement Villages: Determining Whether Indemnity Costs Should Be Awarded Against A PartyThe decision of the Commercial and Consumer Tribunal delivered on 20 May 2009 provides a timely reminder of the factors considered by the Tribunal in determining whether indemnity costs should be awarded against a party.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim