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Recording Conversations – Is it Legal? 12.12.18 The continual advancement of technology has allowed conversations to be covertly recorded within a finger’s reach. The question is, when is it okay to record a conversation? Although not strictly illegal to record a conversation in Queensland, there are a number of restrictions on how you can record a conversation and what you can do with the recording. If you are unsure of your “right to record” – get legal advice!Read More
Why Liquidation Doesn’t Mark The End 06.12.18 On 16 March 2017, the New South Wales Supreme Court terminated a liquidation in CNL Transport following consideration of the surrounding circumstances for non-compliance with a statutory demand.Read More
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Australian Consumer Law: ACCC Fines Ford & Telstra 28.11.18 In a strategic move by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (‘ACCC’), both Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd (‘Ford’) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (‘Telstra’) were hit with $10,000,000 in penalties following separate legal proceedings launched by the country’s consumer watchdog.Read More
Winding Up A Company In Shareholder Disputes 21.11.18 The minority shareholders of Samgris Pty Ltd claim that the company's conduct had been oppressive and unfairly prejudicial to them. The trial judge determined that the duty of mutual cooperation between the members of Samgris had been irretrievably broken by the appellant’s conduct as majority shareholder.Read More
David v Goliath: Unfair Contract Terms for Small Businesses 17.10.18 The Federal Court declared that a number of terms in JJ Richard’s small business contracts were unfair. This is the first court action by the ACCC to test the scope of the new amendments to the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015.Read More
New Changes to the Family Law Court System 22.08.18 As of 1 January 2019, the Australian Family Law systems will face a massive shake-up. As part of new sweeping changes, the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court of Australia will be amalgamated to form the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCA’).Read More
Major Changes Affecting Sellers of New Residential Property 06.07.18 Safe harbour provisions for distressed companies 28.06.18 Safe Harbour protection is designed to provide relief to distressed companies to improve the prospects of implementing a successful turnaround strategy.Read More
Two Bites At The Cherry - Former Spouse Fails in Contesting a Will 12.06.18 The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently considered the circumstances in which a former spouse can pursue a claim against a deceased estate.Read More
Is contract termination on insolvency clause still enforceable? 06.06.18 With recent changes to the Corporations Act 2001 the so-called ‘ipso facto’ clauses are only enforceable with court approval in the insolvency context.Read More
