A subcontractor’s charge is a way for subcontractors to secure payment of amounts owed to them under an eligible contract by someone who is higher in the contractual chain (e.g. the principal). Essentially, it allows the…
Porter Davis Homes Goes Into Liquidation. What Now?
Liquidators were appointed to National building company Porter Davis Homes this morning, which had more than 1700 homes under construction. If a residential construction company goes into liquidation, you suddenly find yourself left either out of…
PBS Building collapse – options available for sub-contractors!
In light of yesterday’s news that Canberra-based construction company PBS Building has put its NSW, ACT and Queensland construction businesses into voluntary administration, many sub-contractors and stakeholders now find themselves in daunting territory with respect to…
Franchise Agreements – Know your rights
The purchase of a franchise is a major business decision and prospective franchisees should be aware of their rights under the law. If you are considering entering a franchise agreement, you should be aware that there…
Breaking Down QLD’s Infant Preliminary Disclosure Rule
In December 2021, the Queensland government amended the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld) (“UCPR”) to include a new rule headed ‘Orders for preliminary disclosure’.[1] Under the new rule, the Court may order that a ‘prospective…