Cooper Grace Ward’s dispute resolution group recently assisted a commercial property owner in the successful defence of Supreme Court proceedings about an obsolete easement. ...
In this recent Supreme Court decision of Speziali v Nortask Pty Ltd [2023] QSC166, a principal contractor was found primarily (75%) liable for injuries sustained by an employee of a ...
Cooper Grace Ward’s dispute resolution group recently assisted a commercial property owner in the successful defence of Supreme Court proceedings about an obsolete easement.
So far, only the largest polluters in the private sector are subject to carbon emission regulation under the Climate Change Act 2022. However, with pressure mounting to extend the reach of the legislation in order to achieve ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2050, it is only a matter of time
Cooper Grace Ward’s dispute resolution team recently acted for a major shopping centre owner by successfully defending a Supreme Court case challenging the termination of a lease.
In this recent Supreme Court decision of Speziali v Nortask Pty Ltd [2023] QSC166, a principal contractor was found primarily (75%) liable for injuries sustained by an employee of a specialist contractor on the basis that the principal contractor failed to provide a safe means of access to an elevated
Australian entities looking to do business within the European Union must recognise the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation and foreign privacy laws.
A significant outcome for employers in High Court case examining vicarious liability.
Correctly distinguishing between employees and contractors is critical for businesses, with significant consequences for incorrectly applying the law. The case law has developed rapidly in this space in the last couple of years. Those cases provide some helpful lessons for businesses seeking to reduce their risks when contracting with sole
The ACCC has released draft guidance on good practice for businesses making claims of environmental sustainability, in order to combat ‘greenwashing’.
In a major decision regarding the application of the public holiday provisions of the Fair Work Act, the Full Federal Court has found that terms of employment that require employees to work on a public holiday will not be consistent with the National Employment Standards. This is the case even
With an increasing number of employees taking prescribed medical cannabis in the workplace, it is important for employers to understand their legal obligations when managing these employees.
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission serves as a timely reminder of the requirements that must be followed when terminating an employee by way of redundancy.
Employers with employees covered by any of the 78 modern awards impacted by the 1 May 2023 overhaul of business shutdown provisions by the Fair Work Commission should review their arrangements to ensure compliance.
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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