Construction company Laing O'Rourke Ltd and the Dampier Port Authority hired two of Perth's top law firms last year when they became enmeshed in a complex dispute over the building of a new jetty; but that hasn't helped them achieve an effective outcome.
The Takeovers Panel has concluded that its operations should be able to continue effectively despite a Federal Court ruling last month that cast doubt on its future.
An increased amount of litigation and regulatory action over the disclosure practices of listed companies has become one of the main risks facing company directors.
Maintaining good working relationships with external lawyers is much more important than introducing alternative billing arrangements when it comes to managing legal costs, according to legal counsel surveyed by WA Business News.
Lengthy construction timetables in the CBD have led to an increase in the number of tenants seeking rentals in mid-sized office developments in West Perth and fringe city areas.
As many Perth residents settle in for an evening at home most nights of the week, a team of doctors prepares for an evening out, providing free medical treatment and advice from a custom-built truck to the homeless and marginalised across Perth, Midland a
About seven years ago, Little Creatures co-founder Howard Cearns was finding it tough to sell the beer he had brewed with his mates, Phil Sexton, Adrian Fini and Nic Trimboli.
For those with an eye for politics, the past week's discussion on Australian Workplace Agreements puts Western Australia at the forefront of the debate.
Just 8 months after commencing commercial operations, Scanalyse has begun the international roll-out of its 3D laser scanner technology, accompanied by the appointment of a new chairman and a $250,000 capital raising.
State Scene was stunned to read former premier Geoff Gallop slamming Western Australia's business community from his ivory tower in Sydney for what he called its failure to criticise lobbyists Brian Burke, Julian Grill and Noel Crichton-Browne.
WEST Perth-based oil and gas explorer, Range Resources Ltd, has completed its $24 million placement and will move to complete the acquisition of Somalia's Puntland oil project, the company announce
As the biggest franchise in Western Australia measured by the number of outlets, Jim's (WA) reflects two of the major trends in franchising – it is a service-based business and a diversified group.
By exporting his Western Australian-based car cleaning franchise, Car Care, into China, franchisor Mike Stringer expects to generate growth on a scale that could not be achieved in Australia.
Changes to the franchising code of conduct to be implemented next month will provide potential franchisees with far more information about the businesses they purchase than is currently available.
For Judith Monteath and Liz Offer, an opportunity to expand their respite care business for people with disabilities sparked the idea for a franchise model.
Getting things done in regional Western Australia may have its frustrations – amplified right now by skills shortages and overstretched bureaucracy – but Barry Humfrey reckons local knowledge is the key to success.
The City of Perth may introduce incentives to encourage developers to meet Australian Building Greenhouse Rating and the Green Building Council of Australia's Green Star principles.
As the crisis in available office space in the CBD continues, building owners are bringing refurbished space back into supply this year to take advantage of soaring rents.
The next time you face a screaming leftie on your TV screen, or worse still, in your face, claiming America and President George W Bush are hated across the entire Middle East, keep the following in mind.
THE private equity binge has extended to the fast food industry, with a Sydney fund backing Australian Fast Foods Pty Ltd managing director Frank Romano in a $180 million deal, buying out major sha
Those looking for more input in the direction of the City of Perth will have to buy or lease a property in the city before October in order to get a chance of securing a vote in its council and mayoral elections.
