Month: August 2015
Court Strikes Down Declaration of Heritage Listing

Court Strikes Down Declaration of Heritage Listing

Key Takeaways Decisions by consent authorities to list buildings in the state's heritage register are vulnerable to legal challenge if the decision is not supported by reasons which have ‘regard to any statutory requirements applying to the decision’. Consent...

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Is a personal guarantee always binding?

Is a personal guarantee always binding?

In the current environment with rising inflation and interest rates, there is more pressure on business owners and individuals to ensure financial obligations are met. This is particularly so when these obligations have been guaranteed by business owners, directors,...

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Out of Time

Out of Time

How, and when, documents should properly served under the terms of a contract is a common, but important issue. While proper service may appear straightforward, getting it wrong can detrimentally affect the exercise of contractual rights under a particular contract....

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Sole Director? Be aware of your duties

Sole Director? Be aware of your duties

Key takeaways The sole director of a company was found to have breached his duties as a director by causing the company, which was in difficult financial circumstances, to make unsecured loans to another company associated with the director. It is important for...

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Chris Kintis named as Finalist for Mentor of the Year 2022

Chris Kintis named as Finalist for Mentor of the Year 2022

We are delighted to announce that ClarkeKann Lawyers Partner Chris Kintis has been named as Finalist for Mentor of the Year 2022 in the Australian Law Awards.  As a firm we're all about supporting our people and it's great to have Chris' commitment to the team...

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Lapsing of Staged Development Consents – An Update

Lapsing of Staged Development Consents – An Update

Key Takeaways This decision clarifies the circumstances surrounding the lapsing of development consents. The case highlights the importance of the wording in each unique development consent. Development consents may not lapse in the context of staged developments...

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