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September 2016

Loose Lips Sink Ships – Representations During Negotiations CommercialConstructionProperty & Projects
27 September, 2016

Loose Lips Sink Ships – Representations During Negotiations

Crown Melbourne Ltd v Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd HCA 26This Victorian case illustrates the problem with talking loosely during negotiations.The case worked its way from the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), through the Victorian Court of Appeal and finally to the full bench of the High Court.The FactsThe…
Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction Industry – You Need to Take Action Construction
16 September, 2016

Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction Industry – You Need to Take Action

Unfair Contract Terms in the Construction Industry – You Need to Take ActionIn November 2016 new legislative changes will see negotiating power swing away from larger businesses towards small businesses.This article looks at:the changes to the Australian Consumer Law which will extend unfair contract protections to small businesses (less than…