Legal Updates

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Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth)

16.02.2012

By Robert Ross, Solicitor 

On Monday 30 January 2012, the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) came into force in Australia.   

A cautionary note on defending stress claims

24.01.2012

Ashley Crisp, Partner, Nicky Pereira, Solicitor and Sarah MacLean, Solicitor

“Anshun” estoppel – the risks of waiting

24.01.2012

Lisa Wolyniec, Solicitor

You have bought defective goods from a supplier, which has caused damage to your property. You refuse to pay for those goods, so the supplier sues you. You defend the claim on the basis that the supplier has given you defective goods, but you do not yet pursue your claim for damages - you want to see how this claim plays out before going to the cost of pursuing your own.

Head for Heights no excuse – Spot check reveals danger to workers

24.01.2012

David Kew, Solicitor 

Rockingham Magistrates began the New Year by fining businessman Anthony Colin Foreman a total of $20,000 plus costs following a spot-check at a supermarket construction site in Bertram. A WorkSafe Inspector found Mr Foreman and another rigger working at heights of around 5 metres with no fall injury prevention system in place. Mr Foreman’s business partner was also prosecuted in respect of the incident and fined $12,500 plus costs.

Real Estate Agent Update: Amendments to Retail Shop Leasing Laws

24.01.2012

Emma Leys, Partner and Alexia Horton, Solicitor

The Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Agreements Amendment Act 2011 was assented to on 14 December 2011 with its main provisions expected to come into effect in early 2012.

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