In Western Australia the law of defamation is governed by the Defamation Act 2005 (WA). In light of the outcome in the Rebel Wilson appeal and…
Pragma27 June, 2018
The recent amendments to privacy laws in the EU may affect the way your business handles data and information within Australia. What are the changes? On…
Pragma21 June, 2018
The Family Provision Act 1972 (WA) (‘The Act’) allows the family and dependents of deceased persons to apply for a share in the deceased estate…
Pragma30 May, 2018
The recent Supreme Court of Western Australia decision of Professional Services of Australia Pty Ltd v Lean WASC 28 (Decision) emphasised the importance of understanding…
Pragma30 April, 2018
Changes to the law regarding ‘ipso facto’ clauses in contracts will apply to contracts entered into after 30 June 2018. The changes will prevent (or…
Pragma19 April, 2018
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in Lopez & Verge v Pawski WASC 338 has reinforced an important lesson regarding the…
Pragma29 March, 2018
Domestic and family violence is the highest cause of homelessness in Australia. In 2016-17, 40 per cent of people seeking homelessness services were subject to…
Pragma14 February, 2018
IMPLIED COPYRIGHT LICENCES IN BUILDING CONTRACTS The Supreme Court of Western Australia recently handed down the decision of Milankov Designs & Project Management Pty Ltd…
Pragma5 February, 2018