Compulsory Acquisition: Government Authorities’ Duty to Act as a Model Litigant
It may feel overwhelming and unjust that your land, where you have built a home or established your business, is being compulsorily acquired. In fact, many faced with the acquisition of land question…
Massive Fines Loom for Supermarkets as Food and Grocery Code of Conduct Set to Become Mandatory
A Greens-led inquiry has found that large Australian Supermarkets abuse their market power, which has led to the Australian Federal Government announcing that it will impose a mandatory code of…
Client Profile: Erizon
Leading the Way in Environmental Solutions
When Reputation Assists in Protecting Your Brand
A case analysis of Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1587
When Are Goods or Services Acquired by a “Consumer”? When Do Guarantees Under the Australian Consumer Law Apply? Can Suppliers and Manufacturers Liability Be Limited?
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL)[1] contains a number of guarantees (consumer guarantees) which apply to the supply of goods or services to a consumer. These are in Part 3-2, Division 1, Sections…
“Combination” Clarity on Causation or Query on “Consequential”
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of South Australia Court of Appeal, Return to Work Corporation (SA) v English; Williams v Return to Work Corporation (SA) [2023] SASCA 125, has significant…
Staff Profile: Daniel Idema
Daniel’s Journey: Balancing Career, Family, and Passion
Navigating New Relationships After Loss: Understanding Legal and Financial Implications
If you are entering a new relationship after divorce or the death of your spouse or partner, then take the time to understand the landscape. Carefully assess the assets/liability profile and how that…
Distraint for Rent – What Landlords Need to Know
Distraining for rent can be a very effective remedy to recover unpaid rent when a tenant is in default. Most commercial leases provide a landlord with the right to re-enter premises and terminate a…
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance is the financial support given by one spouse/partner to a former spouse in circumstances where they are not able to support themselves due to factors such as age, illness or…
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