ArticleRestraints of trade and customer connectionsThis restraint of trade provision used in a Qld contract was deemed to be unenforceable on grounds of unreasonableness.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleYour separation checklist - to be considered, to protect you and your familyWhen couples separate or one party decides to end the relationship, there are lots of things that need to be sorted out.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleSWAAB Attorneys top ten tips for landlord leasingThis article contains ten useful tips and insights from Swaab Attorneys on matters of importance for landlord leasing.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleTermination of employment by SMS fails the fairness textIn two recent unfair dismissal decisions, the FWC has rejected the practice of terminating employment by text message.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleThe Effective End of Probationary Periods?Recent case gave rise to some interesting considerations in the interaction between general protections & unfair dismissal proceedings.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWho needs a statutory will?This article outlines the types of people who might need a statutory will, including the issue of testamentary capacity.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCross all Ts, dot all Is: Personal guarantees gone wrongThis case highlights that creditors must get personal guarantees right or they may risk not being able to enforce them.AustraliaFinance and BankingSwaab Attorneys
ArticleBreaking news: The sun is setting on unfair use of sunset clauses in off the-plan sales in NSW!This amendment to the Conveyancing Act by the NSW Government has shifted the balance in relation to strata developments.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleCOVID-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020Author opines on the Covid-19 Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill & what it accomplishes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleDecennial Insurance For New Apartment buildingsThe New South Wales Government has introduced Decennial Liability Insurance (DLI), a groundbreaking 10-year no-fault insurance policy for new apartment buildings that guarantees protection against serious defects even if developers or builders become insolvent. This legislative reform, passed through the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, fundamentally changes how apartment owners are protected from structural failures and serious defects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleE-conveyancing - The "E" stands for "Exciting"!The article looks at the reliability and other benefits which may arrive when property settlements leap into cyberspace.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleWorkChoices – Brave New WorldThe WorkChoices Legislation has injected a significant degree of complexity into what already was an intricate industrial relations system, founded upon a number of disparate and at times eclipsing Federal & State laws and industrial instruments. This article looks briefly at what AWAs are and whether employers should consider using them.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleUsing the Olympics in marketing can be legally riskyConsiders the legal framework surrounding protection of the Olympic insignia & ambush marketing in relation to the Olympics.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleRedundancy... is it still a more convenient way of removing a difficult employee?Redundancy is still an important employment management prerogative, but care does need to be taken with the process.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleGood Will Hunting: Estate planning lessons from HollywoodThis article looks at four lessons we can learn from Hollywood stars when it comes to planning our estate.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialSwaab Attorneys
ArticleExtending a convening period before it expires - relevant principles for a company administratorThe administrator of a company under administration must convene a meeting of creditors within the convening period.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringSwaab Attorneys
ArticleA Timely Reminder About Calculating Compensation Claims in IP Infringement CasesThe case Facton v Rifai Fashions is a timely reminder of the importance of carefully drafting any claims for damages.AustraliaIntellectual PropertySwaab Attorneys
ArticleDefamation: Q&AWhatever media you are proposing to publish something in, consider carefully what you say, write, send or forward.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSwaab Attorneys
ArticleNew retail leasing disclosure obligations now in force – other amendments proposedIn brief – New landlord disclosure statements and proposed amendments to retail leasing laws Retail landlords now have new disclosure obligations and also need to be aware of proposed changes under the Retail Leases Amendment Bill (2011).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys