When dealing with family law settlements, practitioners should obtain expert advice on corporate structuring and how to divide property in a tax effective manner.
By Niki Schomberg and Rachell Davey - 8 min read
A string of recent cases in the District and Supreme Courts of NSW highlight the importance of legal professional privilege.
By Justin Wong and Aaron Roberts - 7 min read
The High Court recently examined the ‘maximum’ penalty for corporate offending under the Criminal Code and the penalty is not the cost of doing business.
By Richard Harris, Colleen Platford, Antonia Garling, Peter Munro and David Wiseman - 6 min read
A recent decision has narrowed the scope of compensation for many resumed businesses, notwithstanding a clear statutory obligation to ‘justly compensate’ them. By ANDREW BEATTY…
By Andrew Beatty and Marlon Shou - 6 min read
The Royal Commission recommended whenever ASIC is considering a contravention it must start with the question ‘Why not litigate?’ MICHAEL LEGG and STEPHEN SPEIRS explore…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 10 min read
Scott Donald PhD CFA examines the Banking Royal Commission’s report about APRA’s failings as regulator and the Commissioner’s recommendations for change.
By Scott Donald - 7 min read
In the Banking Royal Commission report, Commissioner Hayne discusses ASIC’s role and how litigation is to be used in relation to enforcement. By MICHAEL LEGG.
By Michael Legg - 6 min read
A recent High Court decision clarifies the Commissioner of Taxation’s power to require the production of documents, and the later use of those items. By…
By Michael Legg and Stephen Speirs - 5 min read
Care is needed in drafting freezing orders – and once they are made, effective procedures are needed to ensure that they are not breached. By…
By Angus MacInnis - 6 min read
Amendments to the Heavy Vehicle National Law place obligations on all in the supply chain to regulate operations to comply with a duty of care….
By Nathan Cecil and Adam Vrahnos - 6 min read
The increasing use of drones raises concerns about safety, privacy and surveillance. And there is a gap between public expectation and legal reality. By JODIE…
By Jodie Burger and Eddie Scuderi - 6 min read
The new safe harbour from insolvent trading is the most significant change to corporate insolvency law since the introduction of voluntary administration. By BEN SEWELL.
By Ben Sewell - 6 min read
Reporting and analysis of the latest commercial law decisions. By ELIAS YAMINE.
By Elias Yamine - 6 min read