The distinction between joint, several, joint and ... | Clayton Utz
2020年4月30日 · A simple contractual provision by A and B to do something for C can bring with it contractual complexity. Whether you are drafting a contract or reviewing for where the liability falls, it's useful to understand the subtle distinctions between "joint", "several", and "joint and several" liability.
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Australian privacy law reforms: What you may have missed
2024年10月4日 · Reviewing your governance framework, your contracts and your privacy policies and training should all be priorities as we await the latest tranche of privacy reforms.
Litigation 101: Discovery – Understanding the proc ... - Clayton Utz
2022年6月9日 · Key takeaways. Discovery can seem overwhelming, particular in the early stages of a proceeding. There are a few simple tricks that can assist: First, have a clear document management policy – often, one of the most difficult parts of discovery is simply finding where relevant material is stored. Some people may keep hard copies, others might only save things to their PC, and so on.
Your contract has expired? Watch out for these pot ... - Clayton Utz
2016年4月14日 · In the commercial world there exist myriad fixed term goods and services contracts. Towards the end of a contract, parties may come together to discuss an extension to the current contract or entering into a new contract.
Administrative law mythbuster no 03: Plaintiff S157 - Clayton Utz
2019年12月12日 · Plaintiff S157 continues to be a foundational case in judicial review of privative clause decisions, but the High Court has recently proven more sanguine about clauses that purport to exclude review of non-jurisdictional errors of law.
Terminating contracts - Clayton Utz
2013年5月1日 · This article was first published in In-House Counsel, Vol 16 No 6, May 2013 _____ Koompahtoo Local Aboriginal Land Council v Sanpine Pty Ltd (2007)233CLR115;241ALR88;[2007]HCA61;BC200710839.
Performance guarantees - traps and pitfalls | Clayton Utz
2004年2月6日 · Often in commercial transactions, a party will require one of their counterparties to back up its obligations with additional support. This support might be in the form of security - for example, a mortgage over real property or a charge over …
What the new "right to disconnect" means for emplo... | Clayton Utz
2024年3月27日 · The "right to disconnect" was recently introduced as part of the second tranche of the "Closing Loopholes" reforms and has attracted a considerable amount of public attention and commentary since its introduction. In this article, we take a look at how the new right may operate in practice.