Member Articles

Contents: FAQ #1: Is There a Commonly Used Checklist for Setting Up Business Operations or an Office in the United States?  FAQ #2: What Are the Legal Forms for Conducting Business in the United States?  FAQ #3: ...

Authors: Frida P. Glucoft and Janice Luo On August 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that the reciprocity schedule for France will be revised for E visas to decrease validity periods. Specifically, ...

Authors: Michael Bath, Partner, Ryan Stehlik, Special Counsel & Kim Ong Lynch, Senior Associate Navigating what will and will not constitute an obvious risk under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA) can b ...

Authors: Rebecca Stevens, Partner & Amy Gill, Special Counsel A worker’s actual knowledge of a specific risk that arises on a worksite may not provide sufficient basis for a finding of contributory negligence, as demo ...

Authors: Katherine Hayes, Partner and Greg Stirling, Senior Associate A recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision in the case of Bankier v HAP2 Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 101 has highlighted the need for financial a ...

Authors: Bronwyn Clarkson, Partner, Nicola Young Berryman, Senior Associate and Gemma Sweeney, Solicitor In an attempt to increase efficiency and prevent unnecessary duplication, on 26 March 2019 the Queensland Parliame ...