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Making financial forecasts – legal pitfalls for business
Organisations must be aware of the legal risks associated with social media use, such as wrongful dismissal, trade mark infringement, and defamation. This article outlines these risks and provides steps to protect against them.
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Counterclaims in Queensland legal proceedings
This article provides an overview of counterclaims in Queensland Courts, including the rules and circumstances that govern their use, and considerations when deciding whether to counterclaim or initiate separate proceedings.
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Offers to settle: Federal Court Rules c.f. Calderbank offers
Settling out of Court can bring advantages, but parties must be aware of potential legal costs consequences of offers. Rejecting an offer unreasonably can lead to paying other’s costs or losing entitlement to costs.
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How to avoid liability for resale price maintenance
The Federal Court of Australia held that Resale Price Maintenance (RPM) is prohibited under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Companies engaging in, or planning to engage in RPM, should be warned of hefty fines for such activity.
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Resale price maintenance restrictions
Businesses should take care when making forecasts to avoid potential legal consequences under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Ensure that reasonable grounds, reasonable care, and accuracy of the basis of the forecast are all proven at the time it was made.
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What exactly is a strike out application?
Find out how striking out pleadings can affect litigious matters in Queensland with this article from Dundas Lawyers. Discover the requirements and implications of this process.
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Discovery process in the Federal Court of Australia
Discover the process for seeking documents in the Federal Court of Australia. Learn about the roles of the parties, criteria for standard and non-standard discovery, and the process of giving discovery. Get the full details on the Federal Court Rules 2011 and its revised regime for discovery.
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The importance of evidence
This article explores the different types of evidence and their importance in civil and intellectual property litigation. Learn more about the rules of evidence and how they apply to your case by reading the full article.
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What are your disclosure obligations?
Litigation proceedings in Queensland are subject to disclosure obligations. This article explains when disclosure is due, what documents must be disclosed, and documents that do not need to be disclosed under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld).
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