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Disclaimer in expert report does not void adjudication determination

The Supreme Court of NSW has determined that a disclaimer on an expert report cannot be a reason for setting aside an adjudication determination.Select the link to read more from this article. 

Business watchdog with teeth

"The recent concern about motorists being gouged across regional Australia raises the all-important issue of the role played by independent petrol retailers in keeping prices as low as possible. There's no doubt that having a strong price-comp...

Do you need your day in court? The evolution of dispute resolution

"As satisfying as it may seem to announce that you’ll see your adversary in court, a good lawyer may be duty bound to tell you otherwise." Select the link below to read more from this interesting article. 

Family Conflict Resolution Australia Launches New Website

"Specialist family mediators Family Conflict Resolution Australia (FCRA) has launched its new website.

Civil Disputes Act 2011: pre-litigation requirements: what businesses should know

"Businesses will need to review their dispute resolution processes in light of the new Civil Dispute Resolution Act 2011 (Cth) ('the Act'). The new Act commenced on 1 August 2011 and requires all parties to civil dispute...

New neighbourhood dispute laws begin in Qld

 

South Australian business and franchising reforms applauded

SYDNEY 24 October 2011. The South Australian Parliament is to be applauded for passing the State Labor Government’s Small Business Commissioner reforms. Those reforms establish a South Australian Small Business Commissioner with real teeth to enf...

Reforms proposed for NSW Tribunals

"THE State Government is looking to reform and possibly consolidate some dispute resolution tribunals in New South Wales."

Dodgy builders rule

"DISPUTE resolution laws for home building and renovation projects are skewed in favour of builders and strip consumers of basic rights, lawyers say.

Settling disputes with your franchisor

Disputes can arise in any relationship, and the franchisor and franchisee relationship is no exception. Fortunately, if you have a dispute with your franchisor, you have a number of options.