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The recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision of DCZ Early Learning Pty Ltd v Semper Mortgage Management Pty Ltd, provides a useful illustration of the risks that businesses face as a result of the unfair contract term regime and the things that businesses must prove to successfully defend a claim.
Several recent court decisions have tested the ‘right’ of employees to work remotely, providing further clarification for Australian employers.
Who, what, where with administration assistant Vanessa Ko. Hear how long she’s been at Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers, what she would be doing if she wasn’t working in law and what she loves about her job.
In this edition of It depends, partner Hayley Mitchell talks about what happens if someone has lost capacity and they don’t have an enduring power of attorney.
Parties to commercial contracts commonly agree on dispute resolution processes to seek to avoid court proceedings in the event of a dispute. These often provide very limited scope for an unsuccessful party to challenge the result. A recent Queensland case illustrates the risks for unsuccessful parties in the context of an expert determination clause.
As a result of the changes made to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in 2020, employers now have a positive duty to, as far as possible, eliminate workplace discrimination and sexual harassment.
The ACCC has released its draft Sustainability collaborations and Australians competition law guide as a competition law compliance tool for businesses engaging in sustainability collaborations.
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has upheld the original decision of the Fair Work Commission that a personal care worker had the standing to bring an employee claim under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), despite two contracts that described her as an independent contractor.
Belinda has been recognised in the ‘Changemaker’ category, which honours lawyers who have demonstrated leadership and innovation, or have acted as catalysts for positive change within the profession, including in areas such as diversity, law firm management and education.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire litigation and dispute resolution team, who have continued to provide outstanding service to clients throughout FY24.
In this edition of It depends, associate Sacha Robinson talks about whether there is duty payable on a transfer of units in a unit trust.
These awards recognise outstanding talent and contributions within the Australian legal industry.