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August 5, 2022

How Can I Terminate a Contract?

When terminating a contract early, the circumstances at that time and the content of the contract will be critical to understanding how this might be done as Commercial Law specialist Mitchell Zadow explains.

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August 1, 2022

Windfall Gains Tax – Landowners and prospective Purchasers beware

Windfall gains tax can be a substantial impost. Prospective buyers should factor in the likelihood of a WGT event arising when contemplating a land purchase. Property Lawyer Shubha Rao summarises the tax implications for landholders.

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July 20, 2022

Failure to Adequately Manage Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Services Industry

The risk of cyber attacks that target digital technology such as computer systems and workplace networks, poses a significant risk to how a business operates and provides its services. Our Litigation team looks at the recent case of ASIC v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd.

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July 19, 2022

Debt Collection

As a Creditor, how do you recover a debt owed to you? Caroline Callegari outlines options available to businesses and individuals.

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July 12, 2022

To spray or not to spray?

To spray or not to spray? A wrong decision can have serious economic consequences as Caroline Callegari explains.

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June 27, 2022

Domestic building works: is it a 'fixed price' or a 'cost plus' contract?

Domestic building contracts are usually either a 'fixed price' or a 'cost plus' contract. The difference between these two types of contracts is significant as our Property Law team explains.

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June 20, 2022

Solving the Restrictive Covenant Mystery

“To buy or not to buy” or “To develop or not to develop”? A Restrictive Covenant on title is an important consideration for would-be purchasers and developers as our Property Law team explains.

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June 17, 2022

My farm has been hit by 'spray drift' - what can I do?

The spraying of herbicides and pesticides is an important part of a farmer’s crop management regime. Getting it wrong can have devastating consequences. Caroline Callagari outlines what to do when spary drift hits your farm.

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June 9, 2022

Elder Abuse - How to protect your assets

According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 in 6 people over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Unfortunately, the rates of abuse increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and may continue to increase with an aging population. Sarah Slattery explains.

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June 3, 2022

What can I expect at a Directions Hearing?

Once litigation proceedings are instituted, the first appearance in court is most likely to be a “directions hearing”. This article discusses what is involved in a directions hearing and outlines some important factors to consider in the lead up to and on the day of the directions hearing.

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May 6, 2022

Independent Contractor or Employee? The High Court clarifies the test

In two recent decisions, the High Court has reframed how to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee.

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April 29, 2022

A Guide to insolvent trading

Insolvent trading occurs when a company is unable to pays its debts when they fall due. As a director, your duty is to prevent the company from trading whilst insolvent, and to ensure it is solvent prior to incurring additional debt.

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