Apr 30, 2020 · A simple contractual provision by A and B to do something for C can bring with it contractual complexity. Whether you are drafting a contract or reviewing for where the liability falls, it's useful to understand the subtle distinctions between "joint", "several", and "joint and several" liability.

Dec 18, 2024 · Recent amendments to Australia’s Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime have passed through parliament and will take effect from 1 January 2025. These changes impact both Australian and foreign entities involved in property transactions.

Aug 29, 2024 · Last year’s review of the Queensland Workers' Compensation Scheme has now resulted in changes to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld) (WCR Act) with the majority coming into effect on Friday 23 August.The changes expand employer obligations under the Queensland workers' compensation scheme.

Nov 27, 2024 · ASIC announces its enforcement priorities annually to indicate where it will direct its resources and expertise in the coming year. On 14 November 2024, ASIC published its enforcement priorities for 2025 which were announced by ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court.. At the ASIC Annual Forum, Ms Court said that “all research points to cost-of-living pressures as the paramount issue of the time for ...

Your partners in success, blending deep legal knowledge with a genuine understanding of your needs. Explore all people

Nov 15, 2024 · ASIC v HCF may have concerning implications for standard form contracts that are prepared by a business for use with its customers. However, the concern may be limited to cases where the contract is presented as a form of disclosure statement that consumers might expect to accurately record their rights and obligations. This was the …

Jan 14, 2025 · Clayton Utz partner, Susan Taylor sits down with Jerome Doraisamy in the latest episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, to discuss her career journey and why the energy and resources sector excites her. She shares insights into how this field intersects with numerous other practice areas and offers a glimpse into the current day-to-day experiences of professionals working within it.

You can search accross all of our current session & register your interest

Dec 2, 2024 · It is a fundamental principle of administrative law that when Parliament vests power in a person that person is required to exercise the power personally, but the high volume of decisions made by the Government means that it may not practicable, nor effective, for a person to personally exercise the vested power.

Level 15 1 Bligh Street Sydney New South Wales View on Google Maps Tel: +61 2 9353 4000 Fax: +61 2 8220 6700. Download contact card . Clayton Utz, GPO Box 9806, Sydney, New South Wales, 2001, Australia, DX 370 Sydney