When the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold and travel restrictions were confined to travellers coming from Wuhan/Hubei province, ground zero for the pandemic, employers were
Coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) has exposed three issues that all of us now grapple with. These are: The human effect – the effect of infection and how can
A builder’s entitlement to recover on a quantum meruit basis is essentially an entitlement to a fair and reasonable sum for works completed and goods provided. This
In October 2019, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act), was amended and the changes apply to Construction Contracts entered into after
The breakdown of a relationship can be a very challenging and emotional time which can cause parties to do or say certain things that cause
In our latest Commercial Property Blog Principal Lawyer Andrew Grima outlines some practical factors to consider if you are thinking about entering the subleasing market as either a tenant or as the head landlord.
In this article, Principal Lawyer Andrew Grima outlines the key legislation that supports the repayment of deposits made.
On 5 February 2020, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 (the ‘Bill’) was finally passed by both Houses of Parliament. The Bill (awaiting Royal assent) introduces mechanisms to discourage illegal Phoenix activity and punish those facilitating such activity. In this article, Principal Lawyer Malcolm Campbell outlines the proposed amendments.
You may find yourself on dangerous ground if you try to force an employee to sign a deed following their termination. In the recent case
Over 300 business professionals attended two Coleman Greig Economic Forums in Western Sydney this week to hear about the current factors that are impacting the Australian economy and what we can expect to see as we move through 2020.
It is clear that there has been a significant shift of what local areas looked like twenty years ago in comparison to now. Sydney’s Greater
Alternative solutions to adoption once a child turns 18 For children that have spent all or part of their childhoods in the foster system in
Employees sometimes have a very broad view of what might be considered to be bullying behaviour. Bullying as defined in the Fair Work Act consists of repeated
The purpose of the Family Court of Australia is to help families resolve their most complex family disputes and decide matters according to the law,
What do you do if you are unable to negotiate an easement with your neighbour? The section 88K application is becoming more and more popular. In our latest Commercial Property Blog, Principal Lawyer Andrew Grima outlines everything you need to know about this application.
On 1 February 2020, the Australian Government announced that Australia would be closing its borders to all travellers (except Australian citizens, permanent residents and their
Overnight, the World Health Organisation declared the spread of the novel coronavirus a global health emergency. As the world watches the coronavirus outbreak unfold, employers
Earlier last year you may have read my piece on one of the key NSW property law cases of the year. That case was in
Going through a separation can be extremely difficult to deal with, thanks to the significant emotional stress and/or court proceedings to deal with. Because of this, it
Have you ever wondered if you can stand in the shoes of a deceased applicant and continue their unfair dismissal proceedings on their behalf? This
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