NEWS
DibbsBarker opens 2010 with a boost to partner ranks 29 January 2010
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DibbsBarker opened the New Year with a boost to its partnership numbers with the appointment of John Oakes, Employee and Industrial Relations (E&IR) specialist and the promotion of Jeff Baker, Financial Services and Mark Wiemers, Insurance to the partnership. More |
Are you ready for 1 January 2010? 3 December 2009
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The National Employment Standards and Modern Awards come into effect on 1 January 2010. Is your business ready for the change? Are you prepared? If you are still wondering what changes you need to make, listen to an informative presentation on this topic delivered by DibbsBarker special counsel Paul Almond and Maree Skinner. Paul and Maree presented on the relevant issues at an event held on Wednesday 2 December. They provided attendees with a comprehensive check list of the action they may need to take. listen To view the check list, click here. | |
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Could you or your business be affected by contaminated land? 1 December 2009
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New EPA Guidelines to report contamination are effective as of 1 December 2009. Whether you are a vendor, purchaser, lessor, occupier or are potentially impacted in some other way, you need to know about the latest regulatory reforms and if you have a duty under the new guidelines. At a recent seminar held at DibbsBarker, special counsel Jane Robins presented on the new EPA Guidelines and how to manage risks and liabilities for contamination in transactions...listen
Read an article on this topic, click here |
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
05 Feb 2010
iiNet today struck the first blow in the case brought against it by the film industry.
The Federal Court dismissed AFACT’s case against iiNet, and held that iiNet did not authorise the infringements of copyright carried out by the users of its internet service.
04 Feb 2010
Feature articles, topical news, recent or proposed legislation and upcoming events showcasing business law in practice
03 Feb 2010
Using evidence from interested 'experts' and working out causation involving increased risks: Sydney South West Area Health Service v Stamoulis [2009] NSWCA 153; BC200906518
29 Jan 2010
In this update we look at the cases that defined 2009 for the Regulator and Franchisors
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Laura Hartley, Partner
"I just want you to know on both a personal and professional level how much this business appreciates your willingness to be as involved as you were. I especially realised this went way beyond the call of duty. I hope you can look back on this case with pride that it was successful not just because of your professional knowledge (which was indispensable) but the degree of dedication and commitment that you bring to your work every day."
Mr David Iredale, Chief Operations Officer - KoAL Pty Limited
David Ferguson, Partner
“We regard David as an integral part of our executive team and his knowledge of Bega Cheese over many years enabled him to steer and assist us through the restructure process. Although the process was complex we were able to achieve a smooth transition to a company and continue our business growth strategy. “
Mr Barry Irvin, AM Chairman - Bega Cheese |