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Unfair Dismissal in Australia
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The Insurance Process
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What does ‘Good Faith’ mean?
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Australia has seen an increase in the number of disputes involving parties alleging that there has been a breach of an obligation of ‘good faith’ that has resulted in loss or damage.
The Trap of Unsolicited Supply
April 16, 2020
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The 5 Stages to practicing as a Lawyer in Australia
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Awarding Costs | Oshlack v Richmond River Council
In the case of Oshlack vs Richmond River Council, the court considered whether litigation that is in the public interest should change the rule that costs follow the event. Learn more.
Redundancy – What to know
Going through redundancy can be a difficult time for any person. Learn what your rights and responsibilities are.
Liquidated Damages and Penalties
Liquidated damages clauses can be found in pretty much any commercial contract that you come across and must be paid by one party to the other in the event of breach.
Establishing a Barnes v Addy Claim
An injured party may be able to pursue a claim against third parties who have knowingly received property acquired through a breach of trust or fiduciary duty.
What is the role and responsibility of a Director in Australia?
The legal responsibilities and duties of Directors in Australia. Including the consequences of breaching Director’s Duties, corporate governance and legal sources.
Agency Disputes: Rights and Responsibilities
What’s involved in the relationship between agent and principal? Learn about your legal rights and the obligations.
Dealing with a Franchise Dispute
Franchise disputes often arise but rarely end up in court. It is typically the franchisee that decides not to fight because they feel dependent on the franchisor.
Minority Shareholders
Minority shareholders in Australia have rights and protections under Australian Law. Learn how the laws can protect minority interests.
Frustration of Contracts: What causes a contract to break?
The events, limitations and effects which can lead to a contract being discharged or declared invalid. Learn more about Frustration of Contracts
Unconscionable Conduct
The doctrine of unconscionable conduct applies when a party to a transaction is under a special disadvantage and another party knew and took advantage of this special disadvantage.
Breach of Confidence
The High Court of Australia recognised Breach of Confidence as an equitable cause of action in 1984. Equitable causes of action exist to prevent extreme unfairness.
Force Majeure: When the unforeseen strikes
Contractual provisions designed to protect the parties to a contract as the result of an unforeseeable or unavoidable event.
Careless or Reckless: A Guide to Negligence in Australia
Negligence occurs when a person causes damage to another person through either an act, or a failure to act. Learn the elements of Negligence.
The 4 things you should know, before signing a legal document
Your signature is your official stamp and you should be careful with it. Learn what to look for when signing a legal document.
Adverse Action
When a person engages in, threatens to engage in, or organises any conduct that has an adverse effect on another party. Under the Fair Work Act, adverse action can be done by…
Discrimination under Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act
Learn how the anti-discrimination laws of Queensland provide a framework for victims of discrimination.
What is an Injunction?
Learn what an injunction is and how it can be applied to your legal matter.
A Guide to: ‘Without Prejudice’
What protections are offered by the wording “without prejudice”? Learn how “without prejudice” can affect your legal communications.
Doctrine of Repudiation
When do you have a contractual right to terminate a contract? Learn to identify when repudiation occurs and how it can affect your contracts.
Guide to Administrative Decisions
A guide to the process of contesting the rules and regulations made by governments and agencies.
Guide to Freezing Orders in Queensland
Assets are frozen and notice is barely given. Find out what a Freezing Order can do during a Dispute.
Elements of a Contract
The 7 elements of a contract that you need to know for dealing with a contract dispute.
Setting Aside a Default Judgement
What can you do when no defence was filed and a Default Judgement has been awarded against you?
Pre-Litigation Settlement Offer (for Plaintiffs)
Should you settle your legal case prior to commencing court proceedings? Discover what’s involved in a Pre-Litigation Settlement Offer.
Essential Elements of a Calderbank Offer
Can an old, English Court of Appeal case still hold sway over rulings made in Australian legal proceedings?
Limitation Periods in Civil Proceedings
Strict time limits apply to when civil actions can be commenced in Queensland. When does the clock start?
Difference between a Solicitor and Barrister
Here’s a simple guide for when to use the term Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister or Attorney.
Substituted Service
What happens when one party attempts to avoid service in order to frustrate proceedings?