The introduction of the Competition and Consumer Act contains a number of new provisions that did not exist in the Trade Practices Act – some of which modify the
Category: Our Archives – Articles & Case Studies
Experts should comply or they must rectify – Civil Procedure Act 2005
Experts should comply or they must rectify – how deep are their pockets? It is well known that parties in litigation in New South Wales
Canadian Court takes strict position on advocates involvement in amending expert reports
A Canadian Court has taken a strict view on the involvement of advocates in settling and discussing the contents of expert reports used in litigation.
The Swimming Pools Act 1992 and the sale or lease of property in New South Wales
Are you planning to sell or lease property in New South Wales with a swimming pool or spa pool? From 29 April 2014, properties for
Introduction of Australian Solicitor’s Conduct Rules and possible impact upon insurers
The adoption of the Australian Solicitors’ Conduct Rules in New South Wales on 1 January 2014 may have an impact on the provision of debt
Recent amendments to the Building and Construction Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)
In response to the findings of the Independent Inquiry into Construction Industry Insolvency (also known as the Collins Inquiry), the NSW Government passed important amendments
Credit hire claims and the period of hire
Insurers operating in the motor vehicle sphere in Victoria would be well acquainted with the issues associated with third party recovery agents and credit hire
The recommendation on amendments to the Franchise Code of Conduct
The Franchise Code of Conduct (“the Code”) formed under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (“the CCA”), regulates the conduct of franchisors and franchisees in the
NSW Law Society Specialist Accreditation boosts our expertise
William Roberts Lawyers is pleased to announce that another of our solicitors has been recognised as an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation by the Law
NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal: CTTT and other tribunals become one super tribunal
From 1 January 2014, the National Civil and Administrative Tribunal of New South Wales (“NCAT“) consolidates 23 of the state’s tribunals into one overarching tribunal.
The ASEAN Market Enjoys Dramatic Expansion Potential
On 20 September 2013, two agreements with the potential to significantly expand the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) market were announced. Of the
Changes to Victims Services Scheme
The Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 (NSW) and Victims Rights and Support Regulation 2013 (NSW) have retrospectively replaced the previous scheme set out in the Victims Support and Rehabilitation
A giant leap for Telcos with the new TCP code
With the introduction of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code and more regulator scrutiny, telecommunication and internet service providers must ensure their advertising, customer service
Dwelling or Not? – Dobrohotoff v Bennic
In Dobrohotoff v Bennic [2013] NSWLEC 61, the New South Wales Land and Environment Court deemed short term holiday home rentals in the Gosford area as unlawful
Significant Investor Visa update
The Government announced the Significant Investor Visa as a new stream within its Business Innovation and Investment Visas (Subclass 188 and 888). The Visa was