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Terminating a Building Contract for Breaching Due Diligence

Terminating a Building Contract for Breaching Due Diligence

Terminating a building contract enables parties to discontinue their contractual obligations. The terms for termination are dependent on the terms of the contract and the circumstances involved. Therefore it is important that the contract is reviewed by a solicitor prior to enforcement and/or termination. If there has been a substantial breach or repudiation of the… Read More

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Prenuptial Agreements – What You Need to Know

It has become common for couples to enter into prenuptial agreements as a way to protect their assets and finances in the event of a separation. The idea of talking about the end of your marriage before it has even begun can be rather daunting and intimidating. However, while no one ever plans for divorce,… Read More

Obtaining an Injunction

Obtaining an Injunction Against the Relocation of a Child

An injunction is a court order that requires a party to do something or refrain from doing something. Failing to comply with an injunction can result in criminal or civil penalties, and may even lead to serving an imprisonment sentence. A parent is entitled to seek an injunction from the Family Court to prevent their… Read More

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Uber Breached its Privacy Obligations to Users

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has found that Uber failed to protect the personal data of Australians following a cyber-attack in 2016. Uber had been able to prevent the attack and subsequently paid the attackers a reward in exchange for the destruction of the data. The Commissioner conducted an investigation into whether Uber’s… Read More

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Top Tips to Avoid Scams

With technology becoming more accessible, intelligent and widely used, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that your personal information and data is protected from scams. There has been a growth in the number of people using online services as a result of COVID-19 pandemic and this has caused a proliferation of scammers targeting personal… Read More