Restraint of Trade Article
Restraint of Trade Article Restraint of trade clauses are commonly used by businesses (employers) to protect their business interests from being sabotaged by former (or in some cases current) employees. [...]
The Queensland Government’s care package to Bodies Corporate
The Queensland Government’s care package to Bodies Corporate Good news for bodies corporate! The Queensland Government has announced an extension to the compliance period for the next two (2) stages [...]
Construction Law – Cladding Laws Change – Great News for Certifiers in Queensland
Cladding Laws Change - Great News for Certifiers in Queensland The Queensland Government has today announced its proposal to completely ban combustible cladding on all new buildings constructed within Queensland [...]
Body Corporate Law – Cladding Laws Change – Great News for Bodies Corporate! But perhaps a little too late…
Cladding Laws Change – Great News for Bodies Corporate! But perhaps a little too late… The Queensland Government has today announced its proposal to completely ban combustible cladding on all [...]
Business Law – Companies Signing Contracts
A company can enter into a contract in several ways. However, most people do not check that the person signing a contract on behalf of a company has the authority [...]
Body Corporate Law – When bylaws Act up
Body Corporate Law - When bylaws Act up We are often asked to review the bylaws applying to a community title scheme. Regularly, our review identifies bylaws dealing with matters [...]
BIF ACT SERIES – CHAPTER 3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS – BACK TO BASICS ADJUDICATION – #6
BIF ACT SERIES - CHAPTER 3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS - BACK TO BASICS ADJUDICATION - #6 The hierarchical nature of construction contracts makes contracted parties extremely vulnerable to the whims and [...]
Business Law – Permitted Use of Business Premises – never assume approvals have been obtained
Permitted Use of Business Premises – never assume approvals have been obtained When buying a business, a Buyer should always conduct a town planning/zoning search of the premises from which [...]
Builder Beware: Strict Time Frames to Review a Direction to Rectify
Builder Beware: Strict Time-Frames to Review a Direction to Rectify A Queensland Building and Construction Commission (“QBCC”) direction to rectify can have a significant impact on a builder. Apart from [...]
BIF Act Series – Chapter 3 Progress Payments – Back to Basics Adjudication – #5
BIF Act Series - Chapter 3 Progress Payments - Back to Basics Adjudication - #5 Welcome to round 5 in our series of articles discussing the basics of adjudication under [...]