Unfulfilled Security for Costs Orders

INSIGHT | South Australia’s new Court of Appeal shows preparedness to dismiss appellate proceedings where security for costs is not given: Draoui v Le & Ors [2021] SASCA 33; Eustice v Channel Seven Adelaide Pty Ltd & Ors [2021] SASCA…

Dispute Resolution Disputes

The issue Dispute resolution clauses prescribing procedures by which contracting parties have agreed to try to resolve disputes about the meaning and effect of their contracts are always encouraged. However, if poorly worded, dispute…

WorkPac Ltd v Rossato & Ors

INSIGHT | In a reprieve for all employers, the High Court of Australia has firmly closed the door on casual workers’ attempts to obtain paid leave whilst also retaining the benefit from receipt of casual loading payments: WorkPac Pty Ltd v…

Cooling Off

Introduction Purchasing land is a major decision that is practically and legally difficult, and sometimes impossible, to reverse. Such transactions thus require extensive due diligence and care and in some instances professional advice. Where…

Search Orders

What is a Search Order? A Search Order[1] is a Court order made on application of a party that has commenced, or anticipates commencing, legal action (known as the applicant) against another person (known as the respondent), often ex parte,…

Airbnb

Introduction Many readers will have heard of or used airbnb, the web-based platform by which “hosts” (persons looking to generate income by allowing others to occupy premises on a short term basis, called a “stay”) are connected…
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