On 23 October 2020, reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act) came into effect. Such reforms empower the
With new and early stage technologies, or perhaps new uses for existing technologies, the value of the technology for licensing purposes is often not able to
IP Australia (i.e. Australia’s Patent, Designs, Trade Marks and PBR Office) recently released further details of its upcoming Indigenous Knowledge Project, including a Work Plan for
In the aftermath of the Banking Royal Commission, the government is increasingly concerned with accountability and governance. In December 2019, the federal government introduced several bills
Upon general contract principles, the express terms and construction of a contract that has already been signed may be amended where it can clearly be shown
We are often called in to “rescue” charity applications which have either been unsuccessful or which look like they will be refused. Here we discuss what
Australian businesses should take their privacy law obligations seriously. Consumers value their privacy, and legislation clearly reflects this. Given the rapidly changing regulatory environment, it is
Executive Summary Apartment buildings must satisfy four key criteria in order to be eligible for CSV cladding rectification funding. Legal costs incurred will not be reimbursed
On 28 August, global fast food giant McDonald’s Asia Pacific LLC (McDonald’s) launched Federal Court proceedings against long-time rival Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd (Hungry Jack’s), alleging
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Treasurer and ASIC introduced several measures to accommodate the new situation. The measures address the ability of
As online retail becomes more and more prevalent, the costs to Australian businesses due to counterfeit products are increasing. It is therefore vital that consumers can
Consumer Affairs Victoria has just announced that it has reduced the requirements for charities who fundraise in Victoria. This change is the result of a long
Last weekend, the Aboriginal Flag was absent from the AFL’s Indigenous Round for the first time in fourteen years. The Indigenous Round highlighted that the Australian
Our construction lawyers have acted on matters involving bridges, mines, ports, apartment buildings, houses, commercial towers and buildings. At the start, no matter who the parties
The charity and not-for-profit (NFP) sector is a complex one from a legal and organisational perspective. There are several government organisations which regulate, oversee, or provide
