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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

26 Mar 2019

Insurance Corporate and commercial

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

Court of Appeal confirms that aged care provider did not breach duty of care in trip and fall case.

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 Jan 2019

Employment and safety Corporate and commercial

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?

Institutions covered by the Bill should review their child protection policies and procedures, and consider their liability risk

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.

22 Nov 2018

Education Corporate and commercial

Why is good school governance so important?

Schools should adopt contemporary governance standards.

31 Oct 2018

Corporate and commercial Employment and safety

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people

Education and training providers, clubs and associations in Queensland should consider how they will respond to the recommendations made by the Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Taskforce.

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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

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

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

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?

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

Why is good school governance so important?

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people

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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​

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key​

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

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?​

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

Why is good school governance so important?​

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people​

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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

An obvious risk may not require remedial action but managing that risk is still key

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

What will be the effects of the Civil Liability (Institutional Child Abuse) Amendment Bill 2018?

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

Why is good school governance so important?

Queensland Government addresses cyberbullying amongst children and young people