Stepping into a quagmire – environmental liability in cross-border contracts
17.02.17
Businesses engaged in cross-border transactions and investments are often exposed to unanticipated liability under the laws and regulations of foreign countries.
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Nuclear waste debate re-emerges in Australia
17.11.16
Australia has long debated the notion that it could be a significant repository for the warehousing and containment of the world’s nuclear waste.
Petroleum Contract Series – striking a balance in branding agreements
05.05.16
Australia has approximately 6,500 retail service stations, with the majority branded as one of the major oil companies, such as BP, Caltex, Mobil or Shell.
Petroleum Contract Series – carrying too much liability under carrier agreements
22.02.16
Australia’s downstream petroleum industry is continuing its evolution into a complex commercial environment that combines sophisticated multinationals, emerging national fuel businesses and local goods and service providers.
NSW court holds directors liable for contamination clean-up costs
08.12.15
The NSW Land and Environment Court has handed down a decision with significant implications for directors and managers of companies that operate environmentally sensitive businesses, such as service stations, petroleum storage facilities and depots.
Ethanol Mandate Act passed by Queensland Parliament
04.12.15
On 1 December 2015, the Liquid Fuel Supply (Ethanol and Other Biofuels Mandate) Amendment Act 2015 was passed by the Queensland Parliament (“the Ethanol Mandate Act”).
Business guide to contaminated land in South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory
02.10.15
Contaminated land liability and compliance with environmental regulations should be a key consideration for owners or occupiers of actual or potentially contaminated land.
Moulis Legal at 31st Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference
10.09.15
Christopher Hewitt of Moulis Legal spoke yesterday at the 31st Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference to leading mid-stream petroleum businesses and market leaders.
Business guide to contaminated land in Western Australia
03.09.15
Contaminated land is a critical issue for all businesses that use or impact on land, or operate environmentally sensitive operations.
Business guide to contaminated land in Victoria and the ACT
29.07.15
Compliance with contaminated land regulations is a critical issue for all businesses operating environmentally sensitive operations.