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| The outcome of a number of recently decided cases will have a far reaching impact on the construction industry and management of payment claims and Adjudication Applications... |
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| The Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 was primarily enacted by the tend Wran Grovernment to encourage the proper management, development and conservation of natural and... |
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| Over the last few years we've been entering a new era of development and construction as the practice of "project alliancing" has become... |
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| Is global warming real? Many could debate for hours on scientific grounds for either the affirmative or the negative, but as members of the construction industry, it is highly advisable that you assume that it's real. While some say that we don't have 'proof' that the earth is heating up, it is clear that the climate in our governments and in the Land and Environment Court is certainly changing as environmental impact and degradation become a policy consideration. |
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| Crisp has previously written to you with regard to the various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") which may be appropriate for use by parties in dispute. Obviously, a potential attraction of ADR is that, properly employed, it can be less costly than litigation and lead to quicker resolution of disputes. |
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| The following comments provide guidelines to be followed when drafting a clause that will allow a Principal to successfully terminate a contract at their convenience, without being in breach. |
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| Parties in a dispute (depending upon any original agreement defining their relationship) can choose from a range of dispute resolution options, including conventional litigation in the appropriate court, expert determination, mediation, and arbitration. |
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| Murmurs of unrest are being heard across Sydney’s waterfront regions over uncertainty on the future of private jetties adjoining homes. |
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Electronic document retention policies are often an undervalued
component in the wider scheme of document retention |
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