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The exclusivity principle and the Montreal Convention

In further support of the application of the exclusivity principle, the United Kingdom Supreme Court handed down a judgment this month in Stott v Thomas Cook Tour Operators Limited [2014] UKSC 15 in which it held that Mr Stott was unable to recover damages against the carrier for humiliation and discomfort pursuant to the UK Disability Regulations 2007, because those damages were precluded by the Montreal Convention, which would apply to his carriage by air.

14 March 2014

Charity watchdog clocks up 200 investigations

Since its establishment on 3 December 2012, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) has been working to protect public trust and confidence in charities and assist charities in complying with their obligations under relevant laws.

7 March 2014

Andrews confirms abolition of ACNC

Federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has confirmed the pre-election promise of the Government to abolish the Australian Charities and Non-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).

7 March 2014

Businesses have less than a week to comply with new privacy obligations or risk hefty penalties

Businesses have until next Wednesday 12 March to comply with two new sets of privacy obligations under the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Cth).

6 March 2014

Why and how often should I update my Will and estate plan?

Good estate planning ensures that your assets go to the people that you want to benefit when you die. A large part of good estate planning is having a valid and up-to-date Will.

4 March 2014

What is a ‘probate caveat’ and when should I file one?

A probate caveat is a document that is filed in court to prevent the proposed executors or administrators of a deceased person’s estate from getting permission to administer the estate assets.

4 March 2014

What assets can my Will deal with?

People are often surprised to learn that their Will cannot deal with all of the assets that they manage or control when they die.

4 March 2014

Air carrier’s liability update

In this update, we will address three recent decisions that touch on some important issues relating to air carriers’ liability in Australia.

3 March 2014

Air carrier’s liability update

In this update, we will address three recent decisions that touch on some important issues relating to air carriers’ liability in Australia.

3 March 2014

Unfair terms in motor vehicle supply contracts

Motor dealers and manufacturers in New South Wales will need to review their contracts for a new measure of unfairness in light of the new Motor Dealers and Repairers Act 2013 (NSW) (Act). The legislation commenced on 27 November 2013 and deals with unfair terms and unjust conduct in contracts for the supply of motor vehicles by manufacturers to motor dealers.

12 February 2014

Have you updated your trust deed yet? Do it now to avoid the rush at 30 June

After reviewing literally thousands of trust deeds, it still amazes us to see how many have not been updated, or at least reviewed, by a tax professional following Bamford and the 2011 ‘trust streaming’ amendments to the Tax Acts.

10 February 2014

Land access checklist for landholders negotiating with coal seam gas operators released

The GasFields Commission Queensland has recently published a ‘Land Access Checklist for Landholders’, which lists seven general principles to assist landholders in negotiating land access agreements with coal seam gas operators.

7 February 2014

Category: Publications

The exclusivity principle and the Montreal Convention

Charity watchdog clocks up 200 investigations

Andrews confirms abolition of ACNC

Businesses have less than a week to comply with new privacy obligations or risk hefty penalties

Why and how often should I update my Will and estate plan?

What is a ‘probate caveat’ and when should I file one?

What assets can my Will deal with?

Air carrier’s liability update

Air carrier’s liability update

Unfair terms in motor vehicle supply contracts

Have you updated your trust deed yet? Do it now to avoid the rush at 30 June

Land access checklist for landholders negotiating with coal seam gas operators released

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