Last month we reported on the case of Fabcot Pty Ltd v Port Macquarie-Hastings Council [2010] NSWSC 726. If you missed the article, the case related to a decision by the Supreme Court that in certain circumstances, even if the … Continue reading
In a rare event, an Australian Court has awarded thousands of dollars of damages to an artist for the breach of their moral rights. The case is a great illustration of what “moral rights” legislation protects, and is interesting reading … Continue reading
There’s been a surprising case decided recently that could have huge consequences for commercial negotiations that use a tender process. If you’re negotiating a purchase of a large or unique item, do you have a right to know that the … Continue reading
Mediation can be a much more user-friendly way of resolving a dispute than going to court, and it has a proven success rate. Mediation is informal and, if successful, provides a cheaper and quicker means of settling differences. Statistics show … Continue reading
