Articles
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26 September 2012
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
Good outcome - Shame about the costs order: a Sanderson costs ord…
This case is a reminder that first instance decisions on costs can sometimes be out of line with the accepted principles.
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07 September 2012
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
PPSA: Enforcement of securities to be discharged honestly
The PPSA introduces a general standard of conduct ? an obligation to act honestly and in a commercially reasonable manner.
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07 September 2012
Personal Property Securities
September is here - time for a PPSA spring clean?
Incorrect or unnecessary PPS registrations can cause major problems, so preventative maintenance is recommended.
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28 August 2012
Work Health & Safety
Workers Compensation Update #4 - Changes to Industrial Deafness C…
These amendments apply to claims for lump sums where a "claim for compensation" was made on or after 19 June 2012.
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17 August 2012
Property
Imposing an easement over community land: The Supreme ...
This case highlights the limitations on the power exercisable by local councils to create easements over community land.
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14 August 2012
Personal Property Securities
PPSA - Carson, in the matter of Hastie Group Limited: sale of equ…
A PPSA registration may not be enough - hire businesses and equipment lessors need to monitor the status of customers.
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13 August 2012
Workplace Law & Culture
Fair Work Act receives good clean bill of health
The panel?s report makes 53 recommendations for changes to the system, but overall, the Act has a good bill of health.
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09 August 2012
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Update #3 - Termination of Weekly Payments o…
Insurers should become familiar with these new provisions for the termination of weekly payments on retiring age.
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03 August 2012
Property
Criminal penalties face vendors and lessors under new WH&S ...
This Bulletin looks at the new obligations facing vendors and lessors of real estate, and vendors of businesses.
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02 August 2012
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
New legislation toughens director penalty notice regime
Long overdue reforms will change the industry and the personal liability of a director forever.
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23 July 2012
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Update #1 - Which 2012 amendments are now op…
This update tells you when the various Schedules to the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 commence.
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23 July 2012
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation Update #2 - Lump Sum Impairment Claims
Changes to lump sum entitlements are outlined in Schedule 2 of the Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012.
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19 July 2012
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
General Rules (on Costs) can cause major problems
Legal costs are always discretionary and may not always follow the general rule that costs follow the event.
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13 July 2012
Property
Stamp duty & grants: developers and home buyers targeted with sti…
Changes to stamp duty and a range of new grants available to home buyers were announced as part of the NSW State Budget handed down on 12 June 2012.
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13 July 2012
Workplace Law & Culture
New financial year - new employment thresholds
A new financial year usually brings minor, but noteworthy, changes which impact on employment rights and entitlements.
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21 June 2012
Dispute Resolution & Advisory
Failure to take genuine steps to resolve a civil dispute can resu…
In this Bulletin, we explore the new obligations on the parties to a dispute.
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15 June 2012
Taxation
Abolition of Stamp Duty Deferred ... Again
The New South Wales State Budget was handed down on 12 June 2012.
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14 June 2012
Superannuation
New Amendments to the Duties Act - Impacts on Corporate Reconstru…
If you are planning a corporate reconstruction, then this Bulletin is relevant to you.