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The low down on dispute resolutions clauses
Is somebody claiming that you have breached the contract or do you want to enforce an agreement? Either way, the first step is ascertaining whether you actually...
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14DecRead MoreYou better wait for your reference date: MKA Bowen Investments Pty Ltd v Carelli Constructions Pty Ltd
Claimants must now ensure that payment claims are only served on or after the relevant reference date under the contract, even if the relevant construction contract contains a clause...
03DecRead MoreAre restraints of trade enforceable?
It is not uncommon for employment contracts to contain restraint of trade clauses that seek to prevent the employee from undertaking specific activities during and after their employment contracts...
25NovRead MorePreventing a preference payment claim
It is not uncommon for employment contracts to contain restraint of trade clauses that seek to prevent the employee from undertaking specific activities during and after their employment contracts...
19NovRead MoreWhat is the difference between a Part IX and a Part X Agreement?
There are alternatives to bankruptcy that ought to be considered if you are struggling financially. Two of which are provided for under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth), namely, Part...
14NovRead MoreChanges to New South Wales Security of Payment
Once again, we are seeing a transition in the security for payments space. This time in New South Wales. The amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment...
13NovRead MoreDifferences in security of payment legislation in each state
Each state has its own security of payment legislation; the primary goal of which is to ensure that contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry are paid for the...
13NovRead MoreHow is a legally binding contract formed?
Is somebody claiming that you have breached the contract or do you want to enforce an agreement? Either way, the first step is ascertaining whether you actually...
12NovRead MoreQuantum meruit claims demolished
Until recently if a contractor had performed work and the principal repudiated the contract (by indicating that they would not pay for the works).