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Protecting your Business from Former Employees
When a key employee leaves a business, a great deal of valuable business information can follow that exit too. An…
December 1, 2019
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Common Property
Alterations/Renovations to Common Property in a Strata Scheme
Common Property The common property of a strata scheme is that part of the land (and improvements to it) which…
November 4, 2019
Arbitration Agreement
A Rare Insight into an Arbitration Agreement
Rinehart v Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 13 Since the passing of Commercial Arbitration Acts (CCA’s) in all States…
August 29, 2019
Franchising Code
An Overview of the Franchising Law in Australia
So you have decided to become a franchisor. Congratulations! This is a very exciting time indeed. A successful franchise agreement…
August 9, 2019
Articles
Good faith in insolvency revisited
The recent Western Australian Court of Appeal decision of Hayden Leigh White in his Capacity as Joint and Several Liquidator…
July 7, 2019
Copyright Act
Copyright in building plans: what can a client do with them?
Most people think that if you pay for something, it is yours to do with whatever you want. That is…
June 18, 2019
Articles
An Introduction to AFCA – the new ‘one stop shop’ for dispute resolution in the financial services industry
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is the new external dispute resolution scheme for the financial services industry. It replaces…
February 20, 2019
Articles
After Killarnee: Another look at the Corporations Act priority regime
Background The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently had cause to give consideration to the Full Federal Court’s decision…
February 20, 2019
Articles
Clarification on the application of Killarnee and Re Amerind to companies in administration
Background and issues Since the publication of decisions by the Full Federal Court in Jones (in his capacity as liquidator…
October 29, 2018
Personal Guarantees
Knowing assistance: when can a third party be held liable for breach of trust by a fiduciary?
In the following case note, we turn our attention to a recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision which may offer…
July 26, 2018
Creditors
Creditors’ Best Interests: Have they Changed?
In the matter of SFL/Piletech (EA) Pty Ltd [2018] NSWSC 637 Section 440A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the…
June 28, 2018
Personal Guarantees
Understanding Personal Guarantees: What you should know before signing
It is not uncommon for us to be approached by potential clients concerned about their financial position, after signing a…
June 6, 2018
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