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John Merlo
Feb 84 min read
Breach of Contract Definition: Understanding the Legal Implications
Learn about breaches of contract, including definitions, types (minor, material), remedies like damages or rescission, and how they apply in
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John Merlo
Jan 234 min read
AS4000 General Conditions of Contract: Key Issues and Matters
Explore the key and distinguishing features, common amendments, and practical implications of AS4000 standard contracts.
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John Merlo
Jan 97 min read
Understanding Unconscionable Conduct in Contracts: Protecting Against Unfair Business Practices
This article explores the nuances of unconscionable behavior, its legal ramifications, and its impact on contractual agreements.
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John Merlo
Jan 87 min read
Understanding Liquidated Damages Clauses in Construction Contracts
This article explores the essentials of liquidated damages and distinguishes them from unliquidated damages.
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Mar 28, 20203 min read
Gas pipeline case reinforces the sacrosanct nature of bank guarantees
Saipem Australia Pty Ltd v GLNG Operations Pty Ltd [2017] QSC 294 This case considered the operation of section 67J of the Queensland...
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Mar 28, 20203 min read
Oops! Did you just enter a binding contract by email?
It’s no secret how common it is in these days for businesses and individuals to negotiate and conclude deals via electronic communication...
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Mar 28, 20206 min read
I just bought a building from someone else and it’s falling apart – can I sue the Builder??
The essential answer to that question is that depends on what state you live in. Firstly, what is economic loss? The term economic loss...
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Mar 22, 20204 min read
COVID-19/Coronavirus and Your Construction Contract
Industry expert John Merlo says it is only a matter of time before the effects of COVID-19/Coronavirus spread to the construction...
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