The Conveyancing Amendment (Sunset Clauses) Act 2015 (Act) was passed by the New South Wales Government on 17 November 2015. Vendors and developers should make themselves aware of the changes.
A recent decision in the New South Wales Supreme Court, dealing with contractual rights and responsibilities serves as a useful reminder to purchasers.
To facilitate data sharing, the Australian Business Register and Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
Landlords need to be aware that their actions can lead to the finding of consent to assignment in certain circumstances despite there being no formalised consent or a registered transfer of lease.
A recent High Court decision, is of interest to both landlords and tenants in that it supports the argument that a contract prohibited by statute will not necessarily be void or unenforceable.
The New South Wales Court of Appeal in a recently decided matter had cause to consider whether or not an expert determination under a dispute resolution clause in a lease was final and binding.
The decision will be of interest to occupiers in relation to the proper application of the law relating to obvious risks; public authority clients regarding the allocation of their resources; and road authorities regarding the section 45 immunity for failure to carry out road works.
Future of the ACNC slowly becomes more certain; Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme Review; NSW Charitable Fundraising Conditions Updated and Useful Resources for Charities
Should copyright owners be able to force internet service providers (ISPs) to surrender their customers' details? The outcome of this litigation may contribute to the future shape of the law of copyright in this country.
When a parent dies leaving inadequate provision for an estranged child, the fact of estrangement alone does not defeat the child's family provision claim. The law in this area was recently considered by the New South Wales Court of Appeal.
