In-house counsel duties under the spotlight: ASIC v Bekier
When known risks don’t reach the Board, the consequences for in‑house counsel and the company come into clearer focus.
By Michael Legg - 2 min read
Commercial law: April 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest commercial law decisions. By ELIAS YAMINE.
By Elias Yamine - 1 min read
The Montara oil spill class action – time extended for Indonesian seaweed farmers
A Federal Court class action ruling provides an update on considerations that apply to discretion to extend time in the law of limitations. By RICHARD…
By Richard Ryan - 1 min read
ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sales: a ban or sensible regulation?
ASIC has released guidance on Initial Coin Offerings/Token Sales. By MICHAEL BACINA and SINA KASSRA.
By Michael Bacina and Sina Kassra - 2 min read
The changing nature of space: future challenges for space law
Space law has not kept pace with commercial and geo-political space developments and complexities. By STEVEN FREELAND.
By Steven Freeland - 1 min read
The new insolvent trading defence: striking a better balance for creditors and directors
Federal Parliament passed a new defence for company directors for insolvent trading. By ROBERT BOADLE.
By Robert Boadle - 1 min read
Coming soon: a new misuse of market power prohibition
Firms will now be able to apply to the ACCC to authorise the firm engaging in conduct which might otherwise contravene the law. By KIRSTEN…
By Kirsten Webb and Paul Burton - 2 min read
Caution – solicitor on board! Serving on a client’s board of directors
There are real risks when acting as a director on the board of a client’s company. By ELISSA BAXTER.
By Elissa Baxter - 2 min read
A peek into the workings of offshore tax havens
Incorporating through an offshore haven is straightforward and relatively expensive. By BEN SEWELL.
By Ben Sewell - 2 min read
Liquidator’s remuneration: good news for insolvency professionals
The Full Bench of the NSW Court of Appeal provided clear guidance on how a Court must determine a liquidator’s remuneration under the Corporations Act….
By Doran Cook and Monique Cowden - 2 min read
Latest from the High Court on performance bonds: Simic v NSW Land and Housing Corporation
Performance bonds are regularly employed by parties in a vast range of commercial enterprises including, most notably, in international commerce and in property transactions. By…
By Anthony Lo Surdo SC - 2 min read