ArticleNSW flooding – What rights are you entitled to if the property has been damaged prior to settlement?The rights and obligations that a vendor and purchaser have in NSW under an already exchanged property contract. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleWhat is a Notice to Complete?What is a Notice to Complete (NTC)? How to serve a NTC. Consequences for failing to complete. Challenging a NTC.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
Article'Piercing the corporate veil' in Australia‘Piercing the corporate veil' allows a court to hold owners or directors personally liable for a company's actions.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleRCR successful in obtaining a gross sum costs order against an unsuccessful plaintiffReminder that an award of costs is discretionary & takes into account each party's conduct in dealing with proceedings efficiently.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleQueensland government proposal to reintroduce breach of bail for juvenile offendersBill proposes to reintroduce the charge of breach of bail condition for juvenile offenders and more.AustraliaCriminal LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleFederal Court abolishes the Peak Indebtedness RuleThe Court determined that liquidators should no longer apply the peak indebtedness rule to unfair preference claims.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleInsolvency statistics update - no insolvency tsunami (yet...)More insolvency appointments are expected once the ATO debt collection activity resumes. Includes link to ASIC statistics. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleA guide to navigating the AAT appeal processThe right guidance and understanding can effectively appeal a refusal for a more favourable outcome.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleErin Molan and the beast of contextual truthDiscussion about recent defamation case that will be retried before the court.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleCFMEU administration appointed– Government passes new legislationConstruction, Forestry & Maritime Employees Union has had its construction arm forced into administration, effective immediately.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleImpacts of COVID-19 on the construction industryChallenges faced by the construction industry & tips on protecting your profits from price increases.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleIncreasing construction costs are likely not valid grounds for termination of contractCost escalation clauses in the building contract could provide a lawful mechanism to claim increased construction costs.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleReal estate agent entitlement to commission for sale of propertyDisputes can arise as to whether the agent was the effective cause of sale, so was entitled to commission on the sale.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleEnforcing NSW Local Court judgmentsThere are various enforcement processes that you can use if a judgment debt is not paid.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleStamp duty implications of call option agreements in NSWCall option agreements have become more popular amongst NSW property investors and developers as the contract for sale.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleHow To Recover a Debt from an Individual in AustraliaIncrease your chances of successfully reclaiming what you're owed while minimising costs and potential conflicts.AustraliaConsumer ProtectionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleDrug and alcohol diversionary sentencing options in QueenslandThese programs are excellent for early intervention of drug and alcohol use and to promote rehabilitation of offenders.AustraliaCriminal LawRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleWhat to do if someone is not paying your bills?Rely on an effective debt recovery process, as it can be difficult to recover a debt if the customer becomes insolvent.AustraliaFinance and BankingRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleNSW Construction Law: An introduction to the NSW security of payment legislationThe Act imposes strict obligations on parties and institutes a streamlined procedure for the recovery of progress payments.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionRostron Carlyle Rojas
ArticleTermination of contract of employment: Can it lead to damages for psychiatric injury?New avenue of damages for aggrieved employees where their employment has been wrongly terminated.AustraliaEmployment and HRRostron Carlyle Rojas