“Thumbs up” emoji 👍 – Acceptance of contractual terms in the digital era according to Canada
Can a thumbs-up emoji (👍) be considered as acceptance of a contract? Yes, according to a recent ruling by a Canadian Court.
Can a thumbs-up emoji (👍) be considered as acceptance of a contract? Yes, according to a recent ruling by a Canadian Court.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently published draft guidance on what businesses should do when making environmental and sustainability claims to comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

In circumstances where a respondent disputes progress payments issued by a contractor, the Act provides an adjudication process for disputes.

The law relating to defect limitation periods in respect of residential building contracts is continually being updated and amended.

Read about the mandatory reporting obligations under the new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets.

Building defects are a common cause of disputes between homeowners and building contractors. Learn about what they are and how to respond.

Australia’s corporate insolvency system ‘is overly complex, difficult to access, and creates unnecessary cost and confusion for both debtors and creditors’, according to a Parliamentary report released last week.

Read about the PPSA Update for June 2023

The Federal Government is proposing a significant change to the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) powers to allow them to set minimum standards for ‘employee-like’ forms of work, including gig economy work.

New regulations (the Building Legislation Amendment), published on 24 February 2023, will affect class 3 and 9c buildings in NSW.

As we move into the new financial year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has again released their annual update for employment law.

If you’re building or renovating a home, it’s important to know about home warranty insurance (home building compensation cover).

It is important when building or undertaking work on your home to make sure that you have contracts in place for works over a certain amount.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day falls every year on 15 June. It is a day which represents the world’s stance against all manifestations of abuse inflicted on older peopl

Learn about the changes following the amendments to the Fair Work Act in December 2022 which has left employment law in a period of substantial and significant reform.

There are Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia programs to assist and expedite such property matters with your former partner.

Following the breakdown of a relationship, it can be difficult to understand what arrangements can be made in relation to your child/ren.

Coleman Greig Lawyers discusses what happens if you’ve been served with a subpoena to produce and how to comply.

Coleman Greig Lawyers discuss the most intriguing topic in the employment law space at the moment which is the proposed introduction of a standard four-day working week.

We outline what influencer marketing is, common issues that arise and what to include in an influencer agreement.
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