The Property Law (Mortgagor Protection) Amendment Act 2008 (Qld) commenced on 12 December 2008. It has ramifications for a mortgagee, an attorney for the mortgagor, or a receiver acting under ...
The Property Law (Mortgagor Protection) Amendment Act 2008 (Qld) commenced on 12 December 2008. It has ramifications for a mortgagee, an attorney for the mortgagor, or a receiver acting under a power delegated to the receiver by a mortgagee when exercising power of sale under a mortgage.
A former female building consultant employed by a well-known South Australian housing company has been awarded $466,000, plus costs, for being sexually harassed by two male employees and having her employment subsequently terminated.
A great number of complex legal disputes involving a variety of industries are determined in Queensland tribunals these days. Often the rules do not allow parties to have legal representation as a matter of right and special permission needs to be sought to obtain the assistance of a lawyer. This
In the recent Federal Court case of Gardena (Australia) Pty Ltd v Nylex Corporation Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 1846 two iconic companies in the Australian garden and irrigation products market became embroiled in a turf war resulting in an interlocutory injunction being granted by the Federal Court.
The Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and other measures) Act received Royal Assent on 21 November 2008.
Clients will no doubt be aware of the passage through parliament of the Labor Government’s new industrial relations laws. On Friday evening, the Senate passed the Bill. The Fair Work Act 2009 will commence on 1 July 2009.
The rules for trustees of self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) investing in “related trusts” changed dramatically from 11 August 1999.
The High Court of Australia recently held in Tabcorp Holdings Ltd v Bowen Investments Pty Ltd [2009] HCA 8 that a tenant who conducted unauthorised alterations to the foyer of a commercial building was liable to compensate the landlord.
In Sablebrook P/L v. Credit Union Australia [2008] QSC 242 the mortgagee breached section 85 of the Property Law Act 1974 by failing to take reasonable care to ensure the mortgage property was sold at market value.
The NSW Court of Appeal recently considered the issue of calculating past and future awards for loss of superannuation.
Trade suppliers, commercial credit providers and parties to commercial transactions commonly include what is referred to as a ‘charging clause’ in their terms of trade, contractual agreements and guarantee documentation.
Dividend access shares are used by many clients for a variety of reasons, including asset protection or estate or tax planning.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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