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Building and Construction Law Journal update: Vol 33 Pt 2

By Journal Alerts on July 14, 2017

The latest Part of the Building and Construction Law Journal includes the following articles: “Alliancing in Australia: Commercial Advantage at the Expense of Legal Certainty?” – Andrew Stephenson and Brendan Molck; “Global Claim – Global Confusion?” – Andrew D Archer. Also in this Part is an Editorial; and a Report on the following case: Façade Treatment Engineering Pty Ltd (in liq) v Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd.

Posted in Building and Construction Law Journal (BCL), Journals, Update Summaries | Tagged Alliance Leadership Team (ALT), alliancing, alliancing terms, Andrew D Archer, Andrew Stephenson, BCL, Brendan Molck, Chief Judge of the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW, DM Drainage & Constructions Pty Ltd v Karara Mining Ltd [2014] WASC 170, Editorial, EPCM contract, Façade Treatment Engineering Pty Ltd (In liq) v Brookfield Multiplex Constructions Pty Ltd [2016] VSCA 247, global claims, John Doyle Construction Ltd v Laing Management (Scotland) Ltd [2004] ScotCS 141, Mainteck Services Pty Ltd v Stein Heurtey SA [2014] NSWCA 184, Michael Christie SC, Report, retirement of Justice Patricia Bergin, Technology and Construction List and the Commercial List of the Supreme Court, The Hon Justice Patricia Bergin | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: Vol 36 Pt 2

By Journal Alerts on September 14, 2016

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the following content: “Farewell Speech” – Judge Sarah Bradley; and the following sections: Commercial law; Conveyancing and Property law; Criminal law; and Book reviews. There are also Reports on the the following cases: Schmidt-Weichert v White [2015] QDC 14; Richardson v Queensland [2015] QDC 30.

Posted in Journals, Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged A Hemming, A M West, Alexander Sloan, Book reviews, car park easement, Clive Turner, Coles v Dormer (No 2) [2016] QSC 28, Coles v Dormer [2015] QSC 224, Commercial Law, Conveyancing and Property Law, Corporate Information and the Law (2nd ed), court security, criminal law, criminal procedure, Daniel Roe, farewell speech, house plans, Hugh Hadgraft, infringement of copyright, J Coggins, John Levingston, Judge Sarah Bradley, K Braun, Kris Byrne, Leif Gamertsfelder, Michael O’Brien, Natasha Purvis, P Evans, Peter Sutherland, Qld Lawyer, Report, Richardson v Queensland [2015] QDC 30, Robin Creyke, Schmidt-Weichert v White [2015] QDC 14, T Davie, T Earls, test for dishonesty, The Law of Tribunals – Annotated Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013, Understanding Construction Law, Veterans’ Entitlements and Military Compensation Law (3rd ed) | Leave a response

Building and Construction Law Journal update: July 2016

By Journal Alerts on July 28, 2016

The latest Part of the Building and Construction Law Journal includes the following article: “The enforceability of extended contractual warranties for contract works – can the hurdles of applicable limitation periods be overcome?” – Laina Chan. Also in this Part is an Editorial; the 2015 Keating Lecture by the Right Honourable Lord Dyson; and the following case Report: Grocon Constructors (Victoria) Pty Ltd v APN DF2 Project 2 Pty Ltd [2015] VSCA 190.

Posted in Building and Construction Law Journal (BCL), Journals, Update Summaries | Tagged "actual cost payable", "costs actually paid", 2015 Keating Lecture, BCL, bespoke contracts, building contract and side deed, common law, construction of commercial contracts, Editorial, enforceability, extended contractual warranties, Grocon Constructors (Victoria) Pty Ltd v APN DF2 Project 2 Pty Ltd, implied term, infrastructure projects, Laina Chan, limitation periods, Lord Dyson MR, Michael Christie SC, Report | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: Vol 36 Pt 1

By Journal Alerts on June 7, 2016

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the following article: “Changes in property transactions: Out with PAMDA, in with e-conveyancing” – Jessica Beckman; and the following sections: Administrative law; Conveyncing and Property law, Criminal law; Health and Guardianship law; and Book reviews. There is also a Report on the the following case: Hickey v Bender [2015] QDC 8.

Posted in Journals, Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged Administrative Appeals Tribunal (4th ed), administrative law, Advocacy in Practice (6th ed), Alexandra Bose, AM West, Andrew Quinn, Andrew West, anonymity for donor-conceived children, anonymity for donors, Australian Insolvency Law Cases and Materials, Bill Lane, Book reviews, Catherine Elena Carew QC, Chloe Cameron, Conveyancing and Property Law, criminal law, David Robert Kent QC, District Court Judge Michael Shanahan, District Court of Queensland, DNA Evidence in the Australian Legal System, Domestic Violence Bench Book, Dr Bill Dixon, Dr Malcolm Smith, e-conveyancing, Editorial, Eleanor Dickens, Erin Kelly, Family Court of Australia, Federal Circuit Court Judge Michael Jarrett, Health and Guardianship Law, Hickey v Bender, Hon Brian William Ambros QC, Hon David Ross Hall, ICAC, Jack Cranstoun scholarships, Jessica Beckman, Judge Michael Shanahan DCJ, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection v WZARH (2015) 90 ALJR 25; [2015] HCA 40, Natalie Byrne, National legal assistance funding campaign, operating an unprofitable business, PAMDA, procedural fairness, property transactions, Qld Lawyer, R v Murdoch: The Falconio Case, Registry committals, Report, revealing criminal history, Sentinel Countrywide Retail Ltd v PC Emerald (Qld) Pty Ltd [2015] QSC 348, Thomas O'Brien, Tristan Pagliano, Victoria | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: December 2015

By Journal Alerts on January 21, 2016

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the following article: “Provisions of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) should be amended to allow the purpose of the Act to be fulfilled” – Glenn Wood JD; “Admission to legal practice in Queensland – cases and processes” – Francesca Bartlett and Linda Haller; and the following sections: Commercial law; Criminal law; Industrial law; and Book reviews. There is also a Report on the the following case: Cunningham v Gapes [2015] QDC 5.

Posted in Journals, Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged Andrew Quinn, Andrew West, Archer v Simon Transport Pty Ltd [2015] QDC 263, Bernard Cairns, Book reviews, Commercial Law, criminal law, Cunningham v Gapes [2015] QDC 5, Damien Cremean, Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld), District Court Judge Michael Shanahan DCJ, domestic violence offences, DPSOA, Dr Clive Turner, Dr Kristy Richardson, Editorial, Estate Planning: A Practical Guide for Estate and Financial Service Professionals, Federal Circuit Court Judge Michael Jarrett, Freedom of Information: What You Need to Know, Glenn Wood JD, Industrial Law, Legal Profession Admission Board, Luke Walker, Lupker v Shine Lawyers Pty Ltd [2015] QSC 278, Mary Keyes, Michael John Perkins, Natalia Kamusinski, Nikki Parker, no win no fee, parole, Patrick Nevard, Principles of Civil Procedure in Queensland, Private International Law in Australia, Qld Lawyer, R v Smith [2015] 1 Qd R 323, Reid Mortensen, Report, Richard Garnett, RM Merkin, Robert Monahan, solicitor’s possessory lien, Sutton on Insurance Law, WIB Enright, Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: October 2015

By Journal Alerts on October 28, 2015

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the following article: “Workplace law issues raised by commercialised dentistry: Some tips and traps lawyers advising dentists should think about” – Louise Floyd; and the following sections: Administrative law; Conveyancing and property law; Criminal law; Industrial law; and Book reviews. There is also a Report on the the following case: Radich v Kenway.

Posted in Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged A M West, administrative law, Andrew Hemming, Andrew West, Annotated Constitution of Australian Commonwealth, Book reviews, Brett Shields, Chloe Cameron, Company Insolvency, Conveyancing and Property Law, criminal law, criminal procedure, dentistry, Dr Bill Dixon, Dr Kristy Richardson, Editorial, Eleanor Dickens, Elinor Buys, employment law, ethical obligations, Farid Assaf, Federal Circuit Court Judge Michael Jarrett, Francine Field, Grace Devereaux, health ombudsman, Hilary Kincaid, Industrial Law, insurance, Isbester v Knox City Council [2015] HCA 20, James Collins, John Quick, Judge Michael Shanahan DCJ, legal advice to dentists, liability of landlord, Lorraine Finlay, Madeleine Howarth, Marilyn Pittard, Natalia Kamusinski, nuisance of tenant, Professor Bill Lane, Qld Lawyer, Radich v Kenway, Report, require a person to attend and answer questions, Richard Naughton, Robert Randolph Garran, social media, Tara Bosworth, Thalia Anthony, Tyrone Kirchengast, use of contractors, Voidable Transactions, workplace law | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: May 2015

By journals team on May 19, 2015

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the following article: “Family provision – emerging costs issues” – Michael Kelly; and the following sections: Administrative law; Conveyancing and property law; Criminal law; Industrial law; and Book reviews. There is also a Report on the the following case: Chaskel’s Emporium Pty Ltd v Capercorp Pty Ltd (Procedure).

Posted in Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged A M West, administrative law, Book reviews, Chaskel’s Emporium Pty Ltd v Capercorp Pty Ltd (Procedure), Conveyancing and Property Law, criminal law, Dr Bill Dixon, Dr Kristy Richardson, Eleanor Dickens, family provision, Federal Circuit Court Judge Michael Jarrett, Industrial Law, Judge Michael Shanahan DCJ, Michael Kelly, Professor Bill Lane, Qld Lawyer, Report, Testamentary Family Maintenance Applications | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: November 2013

By journals team on November 11, 2013

The last Part of Volume 33 of The Queensland Lawyer includes an article by Andreas Schloenhardt and Eloise Gluer which explores and outlines the background, evolution, and rationale of the defence of provocation, analyses its application and elements, and discusses the pros and cons of retaining, reforming, or repealing ss 268-270 of the Criminal Code (Qld). Also in this Part are the following sections: Conveyancing and Property Law, Criminal Law, Health and Guardianship Law, Tort Law, Industrial Law, Book reviews and a Report.

Posted in Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged Amanda Stickley, Andreas Schloenhardt, Andrew West, assault, Book reviews, Conveyancing and Property Law, Criminal Code (Qld), criminal jurisdiction, criminal law, DHG v Queensland [2013] QSC 89, Dr Bill Dixon, Dr Kristy Richardson, Dr Malcolm K Smith, duty of care, Eloise Gluer, Federal Circuit Court Judge Michael Jarrett, Health and Guardianship Law, Industrial Law, misleading and deceptive conduct, Peebles v Cross, provocation, Qld Lawyer, record of no conviction, Report, Tort Law | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: September 2013

By journals team on October 10, 2013

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer publishes the following articles: “Surrogacy – competing interests or a tangled web?” – Philippa Trowse and “The rule of law: Disparate application in disparate societies” – the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC. Also included are the following sections: Administrative Law; Commercial Law; Conveyancing and Property Law; Criminal Law; Health and Guardianship Law; Industrial Law; Tort Law; Book Review; and Report.

Posted in Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged administrative law, application, book review, Commercial Law, competing interests, Conveyancing and Property Law, criminal law, Health and Guardianship Law, Industrial Law, Philippa Trowse, Qld Lawyer, Report, rule of law, surrogacy, the Honourable Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC, Tort Law | Leave a response

The Queensland Lawyer update: June 2013

By journals team on August 20, 2013

The latest Part of The Queensland Lawyer includes the published version of a speech given by Justice Alan Wilson before the 7th Annual Government Lawyers’ Conference on 31 May 2013 on procedural fairness and modern tribunals. Also in this Part are several section notes, including Conveyancing and Property Law, Criminal Law, Health and Guardianship Law, Industrial Law, Tort Law, Book Reviews and a Report.

Posted in Queensland Lawyer, The (Qld Lawyer), Update Summaries | Tagged Amanda Stickley, Andrew West, Book reviews, causation, Conveyancing and Property Law, criminal law, Dr Bill Dixon, duty of care, Federal Magistrate Michael Jarrett, finance, Health and Guardianship Law, Industrial Law, Justice Alan Wilson, landlord, Malcolm K Smith, medical negligence, modern tribunals, procedural fairness, Qld Lawyer, Report, sentencing, Southwell v Jackson, Tort Law, unsafe premises, workplace health and safety | Leave a response

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