19 Dec 2011 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Construction Disclaimer in expert report does not void adjudication determination Supreme Court upholds decision in Hanave v Nahas
19 Dec 2011 Corporate and commercial Construction Entire agreement clauses in construction contracts - Implied terms and misrepresentations Entire agreement clause not intended as an exclusionary provision
19 Dec 2011 Corporate and commercial Construction How does the carbon tax affect your contracts? Any carbon costs you pass on must be accurate and verifiable
19 Dec 2011 UK Bribery Act affects Australian companies with UK presence Companies potentially liable if they do not prevent bribery
19 Dec 2011 Disputes and investigations Employment and safety Uniform OH&S legislation extends duty of care and increases penalties National work health and safety (WHS) laws commence on 1 January 2012
19 Dec 2011 Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Union members and adverse action under the Fair Work Act High Court to hear appeal in Barclay v Bendigo TAFE
19 Dec 2011 Property Landlord's failure to repair premises may result in compensation payment to tenant Landlords risk breaching the lease by failing to perform repairs
19 Dec 2011 Property Legislative amendments mean you must notify pollution incidents immediately Reporting obligations of a polluter changed in November 2011
19 Dec 2011 Property Voluntary Planning Agreements - a developer's perspective VPAs have distinct benefits for developers
19 Dec 2011 Corporate and commercial Property Wording your contract to get the deal over the line Be specific and don't rely on "reasonable endeavours"