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NSW building defects: Warranties, Duty of Care and Claims

John Merlo

Sep 1080 min read

A director signing a 'DIRECTOR'S PERSONAL GUARANTEE AND INDEMNITY' tender document at a wooden table overlooking a massive Queensland (QLD) dam construction project. He holds a pen, and an open leather-bound book is before him under a clear blue sky. An orange 'QLD' graphic is in the corner.

A director signing a 'DIRECTOR'S PERSONAL GUARANTEE AND INDEMNITY' tender document at a wooden table overlooking a massive Queensland (QLD) dam construction project. He holds a pen, and an open leather-bound book is before him under a clear blue sky. An orange 'QLD' graphic is in the corner.

Personal Guarantees for QLD Water Infrastructure Tenders: Must Directors Sign?

John Merlo

Sep 813 min read

Industrial site audit at night: Group of compliance professionals inspecting signage that compares an outdated 1998 Environmental Management Plan on concrete with the strict 2024 EP Act Amendments (Enforcement & Penalties Applicable) on a new metallic sign. The scene features floodlights and an orange 'OLD' banner.

Industrial site audit at night: Group of compliance professionals inspecting signage that compares an outdated 1998 Environmental Management Plan on concrete with the strict 2024 EP Act Amendments (Enforcement & Penalties Applicable) on a new metallic sign. The scene features floodlights and an orange 'OLD' banner.

Does a Legacy EMP Expose Your Firm Under the 2024 EP Act Amendments? A Litigation Lawyer's Guide

John Merlo

Sep 713 min read

A photorealistic construction site at sunset with a dusty hard hat and a surveyor’s total station in the foreground.

A photorealistic construction site at sunset with a dusty hard hat and a surveyor’s total station in the foreground.

Suspension of Work Under the BIF Act: Can You Down Tools Without Repudiating?

John Merlo

Sep 712 min read

A construction worker in a high-vis jacket points to a massive split rock, highlighting a potential rock variation issue on a large, muddy construction site in Queensland, Australia. He is discussing it with a manager in a suit and hard hat who holds architectural plans. The background shows an excavator, other workers, and concrete foundations under a dramatic, overcast dusk sky.

A construction worker in a high-vis jacket points to a massive split rock, highlighting a potential rock variation issue on a large, muddy construction site in Queensland, Australia. He is discussing it with a manager in a suit and hard hat who holds architectural plans. The background shows an excavator, other workers, and concrete foundations under a dramatic, overcast dusk sky.

Principal Refusing a Rock Variation? Construction Contracts and Forcing Payment Under QLD's BIF Act

John Merlo

Sep 313 min read

A sophisticated stock photo of a distinguished corporate professional in a dark suit, seated at an office desk at night, intensely scrutinizing text in a large open book with a magnifying glass. The desk holds legal files, a vintage traditional balance scale, and a decorative water glass. A large window provides a dramatic view of a rainy Queensland city skyline with industrial tanks, and a prominent orange 'QLD' banner with white text is in the top-right corner.

A sophisticated stock photo of a distinguished corporate professional in a dark suit, seated at an office desk at night, intensely scrutinizing text in a large open book with a magnifying glass. The desk holds legal files, a vintage traditional balance scale, and a decorative water glass. A large window provides a dramatic view of a rainy Queensland city skyline with industrial tanks, and a prominent orange 'QLD' banner with white text is in the top-right corner.

Contract Drafting Traps: Can Your Water Contract Indemnity Void QLD Proportionate Liability?

John Merlo

Sep 313 min read

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