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23 May 2019

Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Employment and safety Corporate and commercial

Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Employers are the subject of a wave of class action litigation at a time when the state of play is less certain than ever before. (Some) litigation funders are excited, but perhaps all is not what it seems.

13 May 2019

Corporate and commercial Restructuring and insolvency

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

Federal Court finds Termite Resources' directors breached their duties by failing to conduct a proper analysis of sufficiency of cash reserves.

26 Apr 2019

Corporate and commercial

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Employers may avoid liability for the superannuation guarantee charge in respect of annual leave loading under the ATO's safe harbour.

27 Mar 2019

Corporate and commercial

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

Employers may benefit from disclosing unpaid superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) liabilities to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) even if the Federal government's proposed amnesty is not enacted

21 Jan 2019

Corporate and commercial

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

This is important for you if you are continuing to rely on any long-standing security from a company or individual over non-real estate assets.

13 Dec 2018

Transport and logistics Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Corporate and commercial

Who can be held liable for customs duty on goods stolen from a warehouse?

High Court clarifies range of people who can be considered to possess power or authority in relation to goods.

26 Oct 2018

Corporate and commercial Insurance

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs

Onley v Catlin highlights some important considerations for insurers where an insured seeks indemnity in respect of potentially criminal or fraudulent conduct.

22 Aug 2018

Corporate and commercial

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Educational and other institutions may wish to consider merit of entering a participating group and should seek legal advice.

25 Jul 2018

Corporate and commercial

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

Arrangements exhibiting high-risk factors addressed but clarity still needed.

28 Jun 2018

Corporate and commercial Insurance Employment and safety

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care

Employer found not liable for an employee's own alcohol-fuelled carelessness.

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Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

Who can be held liable for customs duty on goods stolen from a warehouse?

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care

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Employment class actions - feast or famine?​

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk​

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading​

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities​

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry​

Who can be held liable for customs duty on goods stolen from a warehouse?​

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs​

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse​

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released​

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care​

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Employment class actions - feast or famine?

Why directors must consider creditors' interests when company solvency is at risk

ATO's safe harbour for employer superannuation contributions in respect of annual leave loading

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

Key reminder before 30 January: Check for non-real estate securities for possible expiry

Who can be held liable for customs duty on goods stolen from a warehouse?

When alleged non-disclosure trumps an obligation to advance defence costs

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care