Changes to statutory demands from 1 January 2021
The temporary insolvency protections relating to statutory demands, which apply to all companies, are due to end on 31 December 2020. …
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Our most popular articles published during 2020
We are almost at the end of 2020, and with the end of a year comes the opportunity to reflect on…
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First 30 days | Hardings integration
To our valued clients and friends As most of you will already know, as of the 1 July 2020 the staff of…
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Meritas — An Introduction to Temporary Changes Affecting Businesses in Australia and New Zealand
Looking for business and legal guidance regarding COVID-19 updates and programs in Australia & New Zealand? This document has coverage across…
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Defining An ‘Officer’ Under the Corporations Act: Case Note — Australian Securities and Investments Commission v King [2020] HCA 4
Defining An ‘Officer’ Under the Corporations Act: Case Note — Australian Securities and Investments Commission v King [2020] HCA 4 Introduction On…
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Contracts in the time of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There has been unprecedented disruptions to businesses and the economy with the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With the restrictions being…
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It’s almost time: Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) to commence on 21 October 2019
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (the Act) is about to undergo some changes. Those…
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Security for costs and non-resident plaintiffs
What is security for costs? It is a fact of life that plaintiffs and defendants in legal proceedings represented by lawyers will…
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Corporations and defamation
Several high-profile Australians have become embroiled in defamation cases in recent months. A publication about a person communicated to a third party is…
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You gotta have faith: good faith and determinations under the SOP Act
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 1999 (NSW) The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act 199…
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