It is always exciting starting a new business. It is usually commenced with the best intentions with the parties trying to keep the start-up costs…
Pragma28 July, 2021
The definition of “consumer” has recently been expanded and suppliers of higher value goods and services may now be subject to consumer laws. Introduction The…
Pragma12 July, 2021
A former male BHP Billiton Executive based in the US is seeking to use the US Civil Rights Act to claim he was discriminated against…
Pragma29 June, 2021
Pragma has recently had central roles in both the City of Perth and Crown Casino Royal Commissions. Below is a high-level overview of matters to…
Pragma28 June, 2021
An offer to settle a legal dispute can be made at any time, including before or after a legal proceeding has been commenced. Offers to…
Pragma24 June, 2021
In June 2021, the Senate passed three bills which will introduce a raft of reforms to Australia’s superannuation rules. What are the changes? In addition…
Pragma23 June, 2021
Director of a shed building company has become the first person to be sentenced to a term of imprisonment under WA’s workplace safety and health…
Pragma16 June, 2021
The Fair Work Commission has found that a Deliveroo rider who had their supplier agreement terminated via email was in fact an employee and was…
Pragma25 May, 2021
Exclusive use of some areas of common property within a strata scheme can be granted by the by-laws of the Strata Company. This is particularly…
Pragma21 May, 2021