Weather Delays and Trade Shortages in Residential Building Contracts: What You Need to Know
Delays in construction projects are almost inevitable, especially when it comes to unpredictable...
The Importance of Written Notice in Extension of Time and Construction Delay Claims
When a delay in a construction project occurs, how a builder handles the...
Understanding the Valid Grounds For Extensions of Time In Home Building Contracts
In residential building works, delays can be inevitable. There are various factors that...
Resignation may not always be voluntary – Be Aware of “Constructive Dismissal”.
A resignation may not always be effective and valid. Employer’s acceptance of a...
Dispute Over Owners Corporation’s Duty To Repair
The Owners Corporation can be seen as the owner of the common property...
Owners Corporation’s Decision – When is it Unreasonable?
The Owners Corporation has the principal responsibility in managing the strata schemes under...
Why Canadian Companies Should Consider Australia Amidst U.S. Tariffs
The recent threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian exports by the United States...
Canadians Doing Business in Australia: Frequently Asked Questions
Canadian businesses are expressing significant concern over the imposition of a 25% tariff...
Service Requirements in Strata Disputes
In strata disputes, proper service of notices is a fundamental legal requirement that...
Australian Research and Development Tax Incentive
For companies with an aggregated turnover of less than AUD 20 million, the...
What Is the Process to Establish a Subsidiary in Australia?
As the U.S. imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports, businesses across Canada are...
What Is the Canada–Australia Double Taxation Treaty?
The Canada-Australian Double Taxation Treaty is an agreement between Canada and Australia that...
Money Had and Received: Understanding the Change of Position Defence
Understanding the Change of Position Defence Through Real Disputes Claims for money had...
Expanding to Australia: A Legal Roadmap for Canadian Businesses
As Canadian businesses look to expand globally, Australia presents an attractive market with...
Intention or Effect: Are Conflicts of Interest in Director Positions always Oppressive?
Intention or Effect: Are Conflicts of Interest in Directorial Positions Always Oppressive? A...
Recovering Mistaken Payments: How “Money Had and Received” Works in Practice
Claims for money had and received arise when one party seeks to recover...
Roles, Powers, and Legal Obligations of Strata Management Agencies in Strata Schemes
This article outlines the roles, powers, and legal obligations of strata managing agents...
You are liable for third party content on your social media outlets
Many companies now have their own Facebook page or Twitter account and use...
Understanding Strata Schemes: A Guide for Owners in NSW
Strata schemes are a common form of property ownership in multi-unit developments, including...
A Deep Dive into Agency, Forgery, and Vicarious Liability: Nathan v Dollars & Sense Ltd
In Nathan v Dollars & Sense Ltd [2008] NZSC 20 the New Zealand...
Sophisticated and Professional Investors – What are they?
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“The Act”) in s708(8) states that an offer...
To Reverse Takeover or not?
Picture the scenario where a thriving private company aspires to be listed on...
When “Innocent Infringement” Is Not Enough: Copyright in Numerical Tables
A Practical Example from the Federal Court In a late 1990s copyright dispute,...
Autodesk Inc & Ors v Ginos Engineers Pty Ltd & Anor [2009] FMCA 14: Software Piracy in the Engineering Field
In 2009, the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia heard the case between Autodesk...
