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Directions to rectify defective domestic building work – part 2
This article provides an overview of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and Home Warranty Insurance schemes, and the obligations domestic building work consumers must be aware of to enforce their legal rights. It also examines the case of Davis & Ors v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2020] QCAT 189, offering practical advice…
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What exactly is defective building work?
Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) can issue notice to rectify defective domestic building work. Understand differences between ‘tier 1’ work, structural/non-structural and standards/tolerances guide. Get advice from Dundas Lawyers.
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Can legal privilege be lost through cloud storage?
This article explores the implications of storing documents online for legal professional privilege. Learn more about the potential consequences of using cloud-based document hosting applications and sharing documents with non-legal parties.
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Subpoenas to produce documents – Federal Court
This article provides an overview of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (CCA) and Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which regulate the interaction between businesses and consumers in Australia. It explains how the CCA applies to any particular transaction.
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Just and equitable winding up – shareholder oppression
Discontinuing proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia can be costly, as the default position is that the discontinuing party pays the other party’s costs. However, the Court has discretion to award costs and may consider the parties’ conduct and reasons for discontinuance.
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Proposed changes to use of orphan works
Get the full details on the copyright framework and how it affects users of orphan works.
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Categories of discovery – Federal Court
This article provides an overview of the process of seeking discovery of documents in a matter before the Federal Court of Australia. It covers the requirements for standard, non-standard and more extensive discovery, as well as the definition of a category of documents.
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Shareholders’ agreements & deadlock clauses
Deadlock Clauses in Shareholders’ Agreements can prevent shareholder oppression. Learn about different types of clauses, dispute resolution provisions and financial implications. Read on to find out more.
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My client poached my software developers – what can I do?
This article examines how professional service businesses can protect their investment in employees from clients poaching them. It looks at potential clauses such as client agreements, non-solicitation of employees, restraints of trade, confidential information, copyright and more.
