04/5/2021
Construction and Infrastructure case note: Victorian Court of Appeal delivers significant judgment on claims for excluded amounts
Recently, the Victorian Court of Appeal handed down its decision in Yuanda Vic Pty Ltd v Façade Designs International Pty Ltd [2021] VSCA 44. Our latest Construction and Infrastructure case note looks at the decision which made a key finding regarding ‘excluded amounts’ which can have a significant impact on those in the construction industry that either issue or receive payment claims.
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27/4/2021
Construction and Infrastructure case note: Court of Appeal finds in favour of landmark 2019 Lacrosse building decision
Our latest Construction and Infrastructure case note looks at the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal in respect of the Lacrosse apartment tower fire in the case of Tanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd & Ors v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T and Ors [2021] VSCA 72.
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20/4/2021
Estate Group update: Electronic execution of documents becomes permanent in Victoria
The Victorian Government has taken a big step into the 21st century by introducing permanent legislation authorising remote witnessing and electronic execution of legal documents, which comes into effect on Monday 26 April, 2021. The new legislation will afford clients and practitioners alike flexibility around execution of documents, particularly in times of travel restrictions, health crises and urgency.
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