27 Aug 2021 Insurance COVID-19 death found to be work-related and compensable by NSW Personal Injury Commission Decision in Sara v G & S Sara highlights significant cost to employers of work-related COVID-19 transmission.
26 Aug 2021 Corporate and commercial Electronic execution of documents - the implications, tips and outstanding issues Changes to the Corporations Act and what these mean for execution of documents by companies
26 Aug 2021 Property Rent relief for commercial tenants On 24 August 2021, the Victorian Government introduced regulations to accompany their new legislation which provides for a reintroduction of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.
26 Aug 2021 Disputes and investigations Restructuring and insolvency Statutory demands and offsetting claims - what is best practice? Malvern Developments successfully applies to have creditor's statutory demand set aside, satisfying Supreme Court of a genuine offset claim.
25 Aug 2021 Wills, estates and succession planning Electronic witnessing for estate planning documents in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales In response to COVID-19 restrictions, state governments have implemented legislation that allows certain documents to be executed electronically and/or witnessed remotely.
24 Aug 2021 Corporate and commercial Tax How do I resolve a tax dispute with the ATO? Engaging early with the Commissioner of Taxation increases the prospect of resolving a dispute commercially and may avoid litigation. Nevertheless, be careful not to disclose documents that might waive privilege and seek legal advice.
20 Aug 2021 Property Banking and finance Financial services Material changes to plan of subdivision - off-the-plan contracts and rescission risks for developers Purchasers lawfully rescind contracts based on material changes to plan of subdivision.
17 Aug 2021 Property Electronic execution of documents is back Government has reintroduced temporary measures allowing companies to electronically execute documents up until 1 April 2022. By that time, permanent measures for electronic execution are expected to be in place.
13 Aug 2021 Digital governance, cyber and privacy Practical cyber risk management for SMEs Malicious cyber activity against Australian individuals, businesses and government agencies is on the rise...
13 Aug 2021 Corporate and commercial Permanent easing for listed companies' continuous disclosure obligation The requirement of 'knowledge, recklessness or negligence' to bring a claim for breach of listed entities' continuous disclosure obligations is now permanently a part of the Corporations Act.