From cgw.com.au: The High Court of Australia awarded Mr. Elisha $1.44 million in damages for psychiatric injury due to Vision Australia’s breach of contract after failing to follow its disciplinary procedure during his dismissal.… read more
From www.holdingredlich.com: Following a legislative change in June 2024, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has begun utilizing the Federal Court’s expanded jurisdiction to address a range of white-collar crimes, significantly increasing the Court’s role in prosecuting these offences.… read more
From colemangreig.com.au: The Australian Government introduced the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2024 to combat the rising threat of scams targeting small businesses.
If passed, the Bill mandates certain businesses to implement governance measures to prevent, detect, and respond to scams, with penalties for non-compliance.… read more
From pcllawyers.com.au: Repudiation occurs when one party is unwilling or unable to meet their contractual obligations, potentially leading to legal disputes.
Affected parties can respond by continuing the contract, terminating it, or renegotiating terms, while seeking legal advice to navigate the complexities of contract repudiation.… read more
From hallandwilcox.com.au: On 28 November 2024, Parliament passed a bill that reforms the merger control regime in Australia, introducing mandatory notification obligations for acquisitions that exceed specific monetary thresholds effective from 1 January 2026, with a voluntary period starting on 1 July 2025.… read more
From www.claytonutz.com: Legal disputes require strategic management due to their complexity and potential impact on finances, reputation, and compliance.
Key considerations include notifying insurers, reviewing contractual provisions, assessing third-party claims, and adhering to limitation periods and regulatory obligations.… read more
From gtlaw.com.au: This week’s boardroom brief provides crucial updates for non-executive directors, highlighting legal charges against two directors, ASIC investigation outcomes, a Full Federal Court ruling, a Takeovers Panel decision, economic insights on tariff implications, and US trade policy developments.… read more
From stonegatelegal.com.au: Delays in construction projects in Queensland often lead to significant financial and legal consequences for homeowners, builders, and developers, influenced by factors such as unforeseen site conditions, weather disruptions, supply chain shortages, and contractual disputes.… read more
From avant.org.au: New Privacy Laws have been enacted, introducing serious invasions of privacy as a statutory tort, new compliance notices, and disclosure requirements for automated decision-making programs.… read more
From allens.com.au: The Australian Trade Marks Office recently declined two removal actions for non-use against Mae Watson’s trade marks ‘Whiplash’ and ‘WHIPLASHED’, concluding that there was sufficient evidence of use in Western Australia.… read more
From corrs.com.au: The High Court’s ruling clarifies that claims for breach of the statutory duty of care in construction are not subject to apportionment, impacting builders, developers, and financiers in distressed scenarios.… read more
From www.tglaw.com.au: The Queensland Government has paused the rollout of Project Trust Accounts, which were set to be enforced for major construction projects from January 31, 2025.… read more
From www.themandarin.com.au: Chief Justice Andrew Bell has relaxed restrictions on the use of generative AI in NSW courts, allowing legal practitioners to use AI tools for preparing submissions, briefs, and summaries, but prohibiting their use for affidavits or witness statements.… read more
From www.klgates.com: The K&L Gates Competition & Consumer Law Round-Up for February 5, 2025, highlights recent updates from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), including warnings to NDIS providers and allegations of misleading pricing against Woolworths NZ.… read more
From sladen.com.au: Section 454N of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides protection against the enforcement of certain contractual rights during a company’s restructuring.
The Supreme Court of South Australia has ruled that the protection could extend beyond the restructuring period, rejecting the argument that contractual rights arising post-restructuring could be enforced.… read more