Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Administrative Law - Are you unhappy with a government decision or action that affects your business? - Administrative law may be of assistance!
1 February 2010
Author: Jamie Nettleton, Partner
Practice areas: Gambling, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Every day public bodies exercise their power to make decisions which impact adversely your business. Has your business been affected by a decision or action taken by a government department, authority or statutory body which you consider to be adverse or unfair? Help may be at hand through administrative law by using the avenues available to challenge the legality or merit of the decision or action.
Are You Insured?
4 September 2008
Author: Nicole Tyson, Partner
Practice area: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A recent decision of the High Court acts as a reminder of the importance of
When is an Agreement Over and Out?
21 July 2008
Author: Philip Stern, Partner
Practice area: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
In Koompahtoo Local Aboriginal Land Council v Sanpine Pty Limited [2007] HCA 61 ("Koompahtoo"), the High Court has confirmed the ability of a party to a contract to terminate, where the other party has breached a non-essential term of the contract.
Potential Liability of Directors for Conversion Claims
22 September 2007
Author: Nicole Tyson, Senior Associate
Practice area: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court has shed light on when directors may be liable for a company's acts of conversion.
Acting as a Prudent Uninsured: CGU Insurance Limited v AMP Financial Planning Pty Ltd [2007] HCA 36
22 September 2007
Author: Nicole Tyson, Senior Associate
Practice area: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
A recent decision of the High Court has addressed the dilemma faced by companies attempting to settle a claim made against them where their insurer has not confirmed indemnity.