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27 Mar 2019

Voluntary disclosure of unpaid superannuation guarantee charge liabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

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

Allocation of profits within professional firms interim guidelines released

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

Alcohol consumption at work and employers' duty of care

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.

28 Jun 2018

Learning the ABCC of investigations

Construction Employment and safety Corporate and commercial

Learning the ABCC of investigations

What are the ABCC's investigative powers and what do building industry participants need to consider?

27 Jun 2018

Employers: get ready for key changes to workplace laws on 1 July

Corporate and commercial Employment and safety

Employers: get ready for key changes to workplace laws on 1 July

Minimum wage, penalty rates, enterprise agreements, high-income threshold and compensation limit to be affected.

18 Jun 2018

Phase Two Reforms to Heavy Vehicle National Law

Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics

Phase Two Reforms to Heavy Vehicle National Law

HVNL amendments include broadening of due diligence obligations on executive officers.