The recent Queensland Supreme Court decision in Peros v Nationwide News Pty Ltd (No 3) demonstrates that even the gravest of accusations may not meet the threshold of serious harm under defamation law.
There are numerous structuring options available to a family wanting to get involved in or increase its philanthropy.
In this video, partner Justine Woods discusses a short case about a short de facto relationship.
From 1 July 2025, the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) will include six new protected attributes and a positive duty to eliminate unlawful conduct.
The Federal Court recently slapped Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd and its CEO with a $10,000 compensation order after they unlawfully discriminated against a platform user on the basis of her transgender identity.
With increasing recognition of medicinal cannabis as a therapeutic treatment for medical conditions, what options do employers have for disciplining employees who test positive on a random drug test?
The Queensland Government has amended the State Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), implementing more stringent anti-harassment duties on employers as part of a suite of changes introduced under the Work Health and Safety (Sexual Harassment) Amendment Regulation 2024 (Qld).
A recent case in which the Fair Work Commission blocked an employer’s changes to their drug testing regime provides a timely reminder for employers about the importance of workplace consultation.
The protection of business reputation is crucial to any successful business, and often the commercial motivation behind registering a trade mark. But is reputation relevant to determining deceptive similarity in trade mark infringement cases? The High Court of Australia has clarified the position in a recent case.
The question of whether resource companies must adhere to a landowner’s biosecurity management plan has been a topic of significant legal scrutiny. This issue was recently examined by the Chief Justice of Queensland in the notable case of Lang v Westside Corporation Pty Ltd. Our comprehensive article delves into the legal intricacies and ramifications of this decision. Whether you are a landowner or a leaseholder, stay informed about your rights and obligations with expert insights from our experienced legal team.
CGW has successfully acted in an application to the Supreme Court of NSW, with an SMSF trustee found to be justified in paying a death benefit despite compliance issues and breach of trust.
Cooper Grace Ward is proud to have been announced as a winner in the Human Resources Director (HRD) magazine’s Service Provider Awards for 2024.