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Joint and Several Liability: Effect of compromising the debt against one debtor
If a lender agrees to compromise its debt with one debtor who is jointly and severally liable for
Mandatory data breach notification scheme now in effect – what you need to know
Amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) came into effect on Thursday 22 February 2018. Under
A national approach to PFAS contamination
A new National Environment Management Plan (NEMP) has been agreed between State, Territory and Commonwealth Environment Ministers to
New Gift Card Law in NSW
Click here for a full size image. Authored by: David Smith, Partner, Melbourne Madeleine McMaster, Lawyer, Melbourne
Temporary Local Planning Instrument proposed for Gold Coast
The City of Gold Coast is seeking to adopt a new Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) to better
Council water charges found to be unlawful
The Supreme Court has held that water service charges issued by Mount Isa Council are unlawful due to
Court orders Noosa Council to amend Infrastructure Charges Notice
In an appeal against the lawfulness of an infrastructure charges notice (ICN) issued by Noosa Council, the appellant
Prosecution for unlawful access to Marine Park
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has successfully prosecuted a person who drove their vehicle onto a designated
The Dangers of Side Letters
Introduction Whilst not a brand new case, we have chosen to review ACN 151 368 124 v Pro-Pac
Freedom of Association – Logos, Mottos and Indicia
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) released new guidance material recently which provides information on the differences
Ipso facto reforms at a glance
The Commonwealth Government has introduced reforms to the insolvency regime which will change the way in which ipso
Heads of Agreement
The Supreme Court of Victoria has confirmed in Casdar Pty Ltd v Joseph Fanous [2017] VSC 616 that
