ArticleCommonwealth Bank potential security data breachArticle discusses a potential data breach that occurred at CBA prior to the new Privacy Laws relating to data breaches. .AustraliaPrivacyKott Gunning
ArticleHead for Heights no excuse – Spot check reveals danger to workersThis case is a reminder of the financial (and human) cost of falling short of the required standards for safety on site.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleProgress of the Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Amendment Bill 2012 (WA)This WA Amendment Act and the Regulations have retrospective effect and will apply with effect from 1 October 2011.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleProposed Changes to NSW Workers Compensation ClaimsNSW Finance Minister said the current scheme is unsustainable and, without reform, would disadvantage NSW businesses.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleRacial Slur Dismissal Upheld by FWAFWA upheld the decision by BAE Systems Australia Logistics Pty Ltd, to dismiss an employee for serious misconduct.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleBanking - Doing the Job in his Sleep? A bank employee transferred thousands from a a customers account - while asleep.AustraliaFinance and BankingKott Gunning
ArticleCanada Dry - A view from the BenchFor those of you with experience of litigants in person, the comments of Ontarian Judge Fergus O'Donnell may resonate.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKott Gunning
ArticleGovernance directions: Festive season workplace safety articleThere are subtle hazards when it comes to physical and mental health issues arising in professional services. organisations. AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleEnforced Redundancy Defeats Restraint ProvisionIn redundancy situations, restraint clauses will generally be unenforceable below the level of senior management.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleOccupational safety and health – Getting burned twiceThe employer pleaded guilty to injuring an employee by failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace, and was fined.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleWhen Push Comes to ShoveFWA upheld the dismissal for aggressive conduct, despite criticising the employer for poor management of the situation.AustraliaEmployment and HRKott Gunning
ArticleFamily Provision Act claims: New costs determination caps introduced in Western AustraliaThese are important changes relevant to legal practitioners who practice in the area of contested deceased estates. AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleForging new law in insolvency: Cases and developments coming out of the collapse of the Forge GroupFailure by the company to register its interest on the PPSR in equipment it leased resulted in a loss of the equipment.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKott Gunning
ArticleReal Estate Agents Update: Amendments to Retail Shop Leasing Laws delayedThe commencement of the amendments to the retail shop leasing laws in WA has now been delayed until later in 2012.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleATO and foreign resident capital gains withholding tax changesThe settlement process when selling or buying real property or interests in real property in Australia has changed. AustraliaTaxKott Gunning
ArticleTransfer duty on WA business assets is here to stayAlthough transfer duty continues to apply to business transactions, concessional rates may apply in some circumstances.AustraliaTaxKott Gunning
ArticleThe risks of using a will kitWill Kits are general and may not give you specific advice particular to your assets and unique family circumstances.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleWhat is it all worth? Determining values in family law proceedingsThe first step in considering a property settlement after a separation is to decide the asset pool between the parties.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialKott Gunning
ArticleCOVID-19 Perth metro and Peel region lockdown updateKott Gunning Lawyers are monitoring the WA lockdown for the Perth metropolitan area, the Peel and South West regions.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Kott Gunning
ArticleCOVID-19 – Restrictions on WA local governments relaxedThis bill amends the Local Government Act 1995 to relax restrictions on WA local governments during the COVID19 pandemic.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Kott Gunning