25 Jun 2019 Corporate and commercial Will proposed legislation on anti-phoenix reforms rise from its ashes? The Federal Government's push for significant corporate and taxation reform to quash phoenix activity has stalled, but probably only temporarily.
23 May 2019 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Class actions 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.