NEWS

Safe Harbour protection is designed to provide relief to distressed companies to improve the prospects of implementing a successful turnaround strategy.

The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which a former spouse can pursue a claim against a deceased estate.

With recent changes to the Corporations Act 2001 the so-called ‘ipso facto’ clauses are only enforceable with court approval in the insolvency context.

The court decision in Cristovao v Tan Tan Lawyers Pty Ltd confirms the importance of seeking appropriate advice, given by qualified professionals, prior to involvement in litigation.

ACCC successfully prosecutes misleading or deceptive conduct claim for sugary snack food. The health benefits of SHREDZ were misleading, particularly given the product was made up of almost two-thirds sugar content.

If you’re an experienced property developer or a first-time speculator, seeking advice prior to purchasing a property to redevelop is a crucial first step.

In Chowder Bay Pty Ltd v Paganin the Federal Court of Australia considered the circumstance of a valuer being sued for the alleged misleading and deceptive valuation of commercial property.

Exclusion clauses may be an effective tool in limiting the potential liability of consultants after man sustains injuries tripping over plinth of a petrol bowser.