Commercial Law Q&A
28 Oct Commercial Law Q&A
Is there a time you have to wait after you make a person redundant before you can re advertise for the same position?...
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What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
28 Oct What is required to satisfy ‘reasonable endeavours’ and ‘best endeavours’ clauses in commercial contracts?
Many commercial contracts contain provisions require one or other party to use “reasonable endeavours” or “best endeavours” to achieve a particular result....
Child relocation after Separation
18 Oct Child relocation after Separation
The Family Court of Australia hears many applications each year of parents seeking to relocate with their children against the wishes of the other parent, often to be closer to family support, for a re-marriage or for employment opportunities. In doing so, the Courts must consider...
Wills and Same Sex marriage
15 Oct Wills and Same Sex marriage
With the legislation now allowing for same sex marriages, those in a same sex marriage must remember that unless a Will is stated to be made in contemplation of marriage, marriage revokes a will....
JobKeeper – commonly asked questions
30 Sep JobKeeper – commonly asked questions
Do you have questions about the recent changes to JobKeeper? We have all the answers you need to know right now....
Covid-19: Electronic and remote signing of documents and Deeds – what you need to know.
28 Sep Covid-19: Electronic and remote signing of documents and Deeds – what you need to know.
Temporary laws addressing issues relating to the signing and witnessing of documents have been passed in almost all Australia jurisdictions. So can we all sigh a big relief and know that life and business should be easier? No, not quite....
NSW Government Media Release
25 Sep NSW Government Media Release
On 23 September 2020 the NSW Government announced that it is going to extend the operation of the Commercial & Retail Leasing Code of Conduct so that it will now expire on 31 December, 2020. ...
Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
16 Sep Risks when purchasing off the plan properties
Buying off the plan is where you enter into a Contract to purchase a property prior to the completion of the construction of the dwelling or prior to the registration of the plan of subdivision(strata or otherwise). There are risks associated with purchasing off the plan...
New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
14 Sep New protections for “Off the Plan” Purchases
New laws commencing on 1 September 2020 are designed to protect purchasers of off the plan apartments. The New Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act has commenced as part of the New South Wales Government's objectives to have a better framework to protect consumers...
How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
31 Aug How do I cover myself for issues which may arise in a contract due to a Pandemic?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to give consideration to incorporating clauses in contracts to cover situations where supply chains may be impacted and/or restrictions are imposed on a party to a contract which may prevent them from being able to perform their...