25 Nov 2014 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Construction Should urban planning focus on creativity or amenity? Urban growth driven by amenities and social character
24 Nov 2014 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Restructuring and insolvency Postscript to Opes Prime - application for special leave to appeal to the High Court refused Liquidators apply for special leave to appeal to the High Court
24 Nov 2014 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Restructuring and insolvency CFMEU v BHP Coal - High Court upholds employer's right to terminate employee for breaching its ... Employee's sacking not related to industrial activity or union views
24 Nov 2014 Disputes and investigations Insurance Transport and logistics Fraudulent devices rule confirmed in shipping case by England's Court of Appeal Decision that fraudulent devices forfeit insurance claims upheld
24 Nov 2014 Government Planning, infrastructure and environment New powers and tougher penalties for breaches of NSW planning laws Substantial increase in penalties and government powers
24 Nov 2014 Planning, infrastructure and environment Increased environmental penalties and enforcement powers in NSW Increased environmental penalties and enforcement powers in NSW
23 Nov 2014 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Failure to act on sexual harassment complaint leads to litigation and significant payout Employers ignore sexual harassment complaints at their peril
23 Nov 2014 Corporate and commercial Disputes and investigations Insurance Offers of compromise: be careful what you promise Take heed of rule 20.26 of Uniform Civil Procedure Rules
23 Nov 2014 Property Corporate and commercial Option agreements from a vendor's perspective – a basic checklist Make sure your position is fully protected
23 Nov 2014 Property Corporate and commercial New Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land in New South Wales, 2014 edition has been released Contract changes that buyers and sellers of land in NSW should know about