Category: Contract

I Am Calling It Quits!

October 25, 2011 No Comments by

In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Australia discussed whether “material obligation” is a valid ground for termination of a broadcasting license agreement. It also considered the validity of the notices sent to communicate the said termination. In Al Jadeed TV v United Broadcasting International Pty Limited, the Federal Court of Australia analyzed the [...]

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HIGH EXPECTATIONS?

November 19, 2010 No Comments by

In a recent case of contractual damages between North Sydney Leagues’ Club Ltd v Synergy Protection Agency Pty Ltd [2010] NSWSC 256, the Court held that fixed overhead costs should be taken into account in determining net profit in calculating expectation damages. ISSUES What are Expectation Damages? These damages aim to restore the aggrieved party [...]

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