Asia: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Meaning of terms "best endeavours" or "reasonable endeavours" in a contract discussed.

Looks at contract terms and conditions following introduction of Australian the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

Criminal liability in Nathans Finance case echos Centro ruling making it clear directors must apply their own judgement in exercise of their duties rather than relying on management and expert advice.

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Commonwealth's status as a "body politic" will not preclude it from recovering damages on a patent owner's undertaking.

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The WA Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the matter of Lowes v Amaca Pty Ltd.

The Vioux appeal judgment will be welcomed by manufacturers and suppliers of pharmaceutical products.

Following months of consultation and review of over 700 submissions from the public and industry, the Panel conducting the Independent Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy, released its final report, Labelling Logic earlier this year. The report includes 61 recommendations to improve food labelling law and policy in Australia and New Zealand.

Recent defamation and contempt of court case discussed.

Courts don't look kindly on defiance disguised as ideology.

Any comments posted online to social media potentially expose the publisher to defamation proceedings.