The most significant insolvency reform in Australia in the last 30 years has been announced. On 7 October 2020, the Treasury released some of the proposed details to the reforms for public co
Where an application is brought under section 447A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) for the removal of administrators appointed pursuant to section 436C of the Act
Recent events have confirmed that no workplace is immune from the risk of sexual harassment. It is happening, and every employer has an obligation to prevent it.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided ‘short term regulatory relief’ to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting requirements unde
Urgent legislation has been introduced in WA to provide further support for commercial and residential tenants and landlords experiencing rental distress due to the current COVID-19 crisis.
The High Court’s recent decision in Australian Securities and investment Commission v King [2020] HCA 4 provides some important clarity around the definition of ‘officer’ as defined in sec
With the rapid spread of Coronavirus and a potential pandemic on the horizon it is important that employers are aware of their obligations and start making preparations.Key Takeaways
In light of the recent chaos, and devastation caused by the Australian bushfires and the outbreak of the coronavirus, we delve into the relevance of “force majeure” in enforcing performance of cont
The recent $200,000 fine imposed on George Calombaris by the Fair Work Commission for underpaying staff is a timely reminder that the consequences of employers not understanding their obligations i
PODCAST: Mark Pownall talks to Aaron McDonald from Pragma Legal and Catriona Macleod from Cullen Macleod about the WA commercial and civil legal market, including the rise of technology and increase in client bargaining power.
The Independent Contractors Act 2006 (Cth) (Act) seeks to establish the legal obligations, liabilities and rights that arise in service contracts between independent contractors
The ACCC commenced proceedings against Meriton Property Services Pty Ltd (‘Meriton’) for engaging in conduct likely to mislead the public in connection with online website reviews on TripAdvisor in
The recent decision of Badran v Public Transport Authority of Western Australia [2017] WASCA 28, makes it clear that in Western Australia in order for an individual to obst
The NSW Supreme Court recently handed down a decision illustrating the importance of distinguishing ABNs and ACNs in the context of security registrations under the Personal Property and Securi
If you’re a business owner, you may have heard of the term ‘trademark’, and you may wonder whether you need one, or whether registering your business name is enough to protect you and your business
