Landlords beware — Incentive claw-back provisions deemed to be penalty clauses
In Brief The recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision of GWC Property Group Pty Ltd v Higginson & Ors affirms the long-held…
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“Who really brings the game into disrepute?”
In Brief A public spat. A drunken fall. A scathing comment. Professional athletes, like many of us, occasionally do careless and reckless things. …
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They just don’t get on… but what can I do?
In Brief It can be a really difficult situation for an employer when two staff members simply do not get on…
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Testing the water — does a builder owe a duty of care to an Owners Corporation?
In Brief In an important decision which has ramifications for Owners Corporations, the High Court has recently held that a builder did…
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Mr Process Server wants to connect with you…
In Brief Recently the Irish High Court ruled that court documents could be served via a person’s LinkedIn account. The widespread adoption…
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Liquidators — examining pre-examination steps
In Brief Examinations under sections 596A and 596B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) are an important method for liquidators to…
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Directing an employee to go on gardening leave
In Brief When an employment relationship comes to an end, there are various mechanisms available to an employer to protect their…
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A flattering performance appraisal can be your undoing
In Brief We all try and see the best in people, right? We have been told that if you compliment and…
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Recent M&A trends in the food distribution industry
In Brief From their experience working on a number of recent M&A transactions in the food distribution sector, Alistair Jaque, Partner, Andrew…
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Can the Springboard principle be applied to restrain a former employee?
In Brief Employers have struggled in the past to find ways of restraining a former employee from setting up in competition and…
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