Case citation: Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd v Melbourne Water Corporation [2022] VCAT 633 Case Note Facts On 19 October 2018, Biodiversity entered into a contract with Vaughan for the construction of a building on land in Epping owned by KV Cooper Pty Ltd and Drakon Investments Pty Ltd. On the same day, Biodiversity entered into […]
Background to Inquiry and Submission A submission to an inquiry headed by the Legislative Assembly Environment and Planning Committee, Victoria, has been made by Harriet Warlow-Shill, founder and principal of Warlows Legal. This inquiry relates to employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works. The Committee will examine the mechanisms currently
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Reforming VCAT: Addressing Delays in Building Dispute Resolutions Did you know that the median time to resolve a building dispute in Victoria now stands at an alarming three years? This is one of the many challenges currently facing the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Victoria’s principal forum for resolving domestic construction disputes. The complexity
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Starting a business is challenging. Startup lawyers help with fundraising, compliance, IP protection, and more. Contact Warlows Legal for a free consultation. get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Starting a new business is an exciting and challenging process. While entrepreneurs are focused on product
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The ACL sets out guarantees for both goods and services, such as repairs and spare parts for goods, and due care and skill for services. get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission When the law of contracts, sales and commerce evolved, international transactions were something
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Selecting the right business structure is one of the most crucial decisions to be made when starting a business. The choice of business structures can affect key aspects of your business such as tax, asset protection, setup costs,
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Starting a new business is an exciting and challenging process. While entrepreneurs are focused on product development, building a team, and acquiring a customer base, there are a host of legal considerations that must be addressed. This is
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission Dying intestate – or without a will – calls on the law to decide what happens with your assets. In the case that a person dies and does not possess a will, or the will is not valid,
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission In late 2019, the controversy-riddled charity White Ribbon finally succumbed to its wounds and declared that it would go into voluntary liquidation. White Ribbon, whose mission was to combat violence against women, had faced a number of headwinds,
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get in touch Warlows is part of the 1% PLEDGEWarlows are now members of HOPE NOW’s mission In September of last year, the death in custody of the young Iranian woman Mahsa Amini sparked a wave of protests against the government of Iran. As with many such events, Mahsa’s death was a flashpoint for malcontent
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