Co-Authored by Vishaal Kudupudi KEY TAKEAWAYS: NSW has passed landmark workplace laws that make employers responsible for health and safety risks arising from AI, algorithms… Read More »AI in the Workplace: What NSW’s New Digital Works Laws Mean for Employers and Employees
Co-Authored by Vishaal Kudupudi KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Federal Court found Coles misled customers through its “Down Down” discount program by artificially inflating prices before promoting… Read More »Coles Found to Have Misled Consumers
Co-Authored by Zachary Rowswell KEY TAKEAWAYS: Contracts can take various forms, however, to be legally binding they must contain an offer, acceptance, consideration, legal purpose,… Read More »What Happens If Someone Breaks a Contract in NSW?
Co-Authored by Zachary Rowswell KEY TAKEAWAYS: Shareholder disputes can be complex and arise in various situations Not all shareholder disputes arise in the same way.… Read More »Negotiating Shareholder Disputes
Co-Authored by Vishaal Kudupudi KEY TAKEAWAYS: Litigation in NSW can range from a few thousand dollars to well over six figures, depending on the complexity… Read More »How Much Does Litigation Cost in NSW?
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Kyle Sandilands is challenging his contract termination in court, claiming breach and seeking damages (and even specific performance) Jackie O Henderson has launched… Read More »The Kyle & Jackie O Show Dispute
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) imposes a non-delegable duty of care on developers and head contractor builders to ensure reasonable… Read More »Pafburn v The Owners (2024): High Court Rules Builders Liable for Subcontractor Defects
KEY TAKEAWAYS: NSW Fair Trading has prosecuted the owner of wedding photography company Andres & Co. Andres & Co was convicted of 15 charges relating… Read More »$100,000 Penalty Issued to Andres & Co for Misleading and Unfair Business Practices
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Federal Court of Australia recently handed down its largest damages award for a workplace sexual harassment claim. The new harassment on… Read More »Landmark $305,000 Payout in Workplace Sexual Harassment Case: What Employers Need to Know
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The regulation of Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Counter Terrorism Financing (“CTF”) in Australia is currently the subject of reform. The reforms to… Read More »What is AML & CTF and how does it affect Australia?
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Federal Court imposed a $90 million penalty on Qantas for deliberately outsourcing 1,820 jobs to prevent employees from exercising workplace rights,… Read More »Federal Court Imposes record $90 Million Penalty on Qantas – What Employers Need to Know
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Legal advice is essential when buying or selling a business to avoid costly mistakes and ensure a smooth transaction Vendors and Purchasers… Read More »Key Legal Steps When Buying or Selling a Business: What You Need To Know
KEY TAKE OUTS: Termination of employment can be a challenging experience, but understanding your rights and entitlements during this process is crucial. There are various… Read More »Understanding Your Termination Pay: Don’t Miss Out on What You’re Owed
Co-Authored by Tiffany Craig KEY TAKE OUTS: RecipeTin Eats Nagi Maehashi alleged Brooki Bakehouse infringed copyright by plagiarising recipes published on recipetineats.com in her cookbook… Read More »RecipeTin Eats and Brooki Bakehouse: Copyright Over Recipes?
KEY TAKE OUTS: In January 2024, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) implemented new regulations which no longer allow businesses to use terms like “wrinkle reducing… Read More »Injecting Change: What you need to know about the revised TGA regulations in the cosmetic industry
KEY TAKE OUTS: Disney has fought to keep its copyright over Mickey Mouse for 95 years. However, the earliest version of Mickey Mouse in the… Read More »Mickey Mouse has entered the Public Domain: What does this mean?
KEY TAKE-OUTS: Many building companies and Builders are facing insolvency and being wound up or made bankrupt up in Australia at an alarming rate… Read More »What to do when your builder goes bust?
KEY TAKE OUTS In 2021, the Government announced incremental increases in superannuation from 9.5% to 12% by 2025. From 1 July 2023, employers were legally… Read More »Unpacking the Superannuation Pay Rise and Its Impact on Your Income
KEY TAKE OUTS: Building a new home or renovating an existing home can be an exciting but daunting time for many. Coutts’ Building and Construction… Read More »Preparation is Key: 5 Vital Steps to Take Before Starting a Building Project
KEY TAKE OUTS: The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association has taken legal action against Chemist Warehouse franchisees for allegedly underpaying nine staff. Chemist Warehouse… Read More »Chemist Warehouse $10 Million Underpayment Scandal