A unanimous decision from the Court of Appeal, will be of interest to occupiers, head contractors, subcontractors, employers and insurers. It further evidences the ongoing practical approach by the NSW Court of Appeal to occupier's liability claims.
Proceedings commenced by owners of the copyrights arising from 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club against various internet service providers, remain on foot. Justice Perram of the Federal Court has handed down his judgment on the next phase of the this itigation.
A recent decision highlights that whilst a Tribunal has the power to convert a work order to a money order in circumstances where it is found that a work order has not been complied with, it also has the option not to do so and to make alternative orders or no orders at all as it sees fit.
The Supreme Court decision in Chan v Acres provides some measure of hope and guidance for purchasers of residential dwellings in making claims against certifiers involved in the construction of dwellings.
A summary of the OFT's report into the impact of the proposed strata defects bond due to come into force in mid-2016. Filling the void in home owners warranty insurance for high rise constructions, or an additional cost for consumers?
2015 has been a year of consolidation for our firm, refocusing on the core needs of our clients and where we can truly add value. We have seen the greatest number of promotions in our 156 year history as well as numerous flagship deals.
Makinson d’Apice lawyers attended the Renewing the Compact City Symposium on 25 November 2015, officially launching the Final Report into Renewing the Compact City.
Makinson d'Apice has advised Centuria Capital as part of a Mirvac-led consortium, on its $104 million purchase of 3 additional buildings at the Australian Technology Park
