Federal Court decides in ASIC’s favour against Big Star Energy Ltd (formerly Antares Energy Limited)

The earthworks, the indebtedness and the caveat

Inoculating your organisation against the consequences of COVID-19

Insurers to be covered by the unfair contracts regime

Unconscionability and Special Disadvantage

When “alpha male” behaviour crosses the line to sexual harassment

A cautionary tale - settling defamation claims

The decision that could redefine casual employment

Qualifying periods vs probationary periods of employment: how different are they?

Illegal Phoenixing - Can it be extinguished by law reform?

Working from home: Beware the employee dressed as a contractor

A new era in governance of incorporated associations

Freezing orders: shutting the door before the horse has bolted

“Out with the old, in with the new: courts begin applying major insolvency reforms”

Is working overseas “continuous” for the purposes of the Long Service Leave Act?

President Trump’s executive order affects the privacy rights of non US citizens

Reminder: Unfair Contract Terms Amendments have come into force

Workplace investigations and the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act

Collateral contracts and contractual promises: Clarification from the High Court

How to respond when served with a subpoena: compliance, objection, setting aside, and recovering costs

Pay now, litigate later: a key decision of the WA Court of Appeal

Adverse Action – the boundaries may be expanding

Contractual Construction – further clarification from the High Court

The admissibility of video wills

A cautionary tale about the need for interaction between Wills and self-managed super funds

New “chain of responsibility” laws widen the criminal law liability net for company directors and officers in the transport industry

Register early to avoid disappointment

Harassment policy found to be contractual and binding on the employer

Lavin v Toppi: is co-contribution from your co-surety a sure thing?

The Lawyer’s duty – without fear or favour

IP theft – don’t be the next victim

Virtual currencies – ATO guidelines for bitcoin

Construction of contracts – the admissibility of surrounding circumstances and the “true rule” in Codelfa

Does the Construction Contracts Act impact your business?

The new bullying legislation - the first five months

Social media in the workplace – traps for employers and employees alike

Case¹ Note: Reasonable endeavours – the High Court speaks, 5 March 2014

Class action for recovery of bank fees – the next stage in the saga

The power of arbitration clauses

What is bundled consent?

Inadvertent mistake in commercial litigation – a journey of discovery

WA’s shield laws pass their first test

The judicial reception to telephone tower challenges – not having a bar of it

To market, to market: Beba Enterprises Pty Ltd v Elle Pty Ltd [2013] WASAT 120

Your right to silence is fundamental

Casinos, unconscionability and gamblers

Adverse action and workplace safety

Reforms to the Privacy Act

High Court validates irregular appointment of director

ASX Listing Rule changes for oil and gas reporting

Newcrest Mining Limited v Michael Emery Thornton – Traps where there are multiple wrongdoers

High Court dismisses continuous disclosure action against FMG and Andrew Forrest

Power to order inspections of plant and equipment

Time off work on workers’ compensation benefits is “continuous service”

Will internet service providers (ISPs) get caught in the iiNet (decision) for online defamation?

Perth

iiNet’s recent High Court decision on copyright of commercially released films and TV programs

James Hardie: When is an in-house counsel liable as an officer of a company?

James Hardie High Court decision - the importance of company minutes

New light on de facto directors Grimaldi v Chameleon Mining NL (No.2) [2012] FCAFC 6

Recovery of costs in litigation

‘Adverse action’ under the Fair Work Act

The Personal Property Securities Act – what it means for the property sector

Consumer protection takes the stage?

The Centro case and the wider implications to directors’ and officers’ insurance

Centro case – the central messages

Are You Being Served? What to do if you receive a subpoena to produce documents

Shareholders to get some teeth on executive remuneration

The new Federal Occupational Health and Safety legislation: practical steps

High Court clarifies the approach to setting aside transactions made with the intention of defrauding creditors under property law statutes

New Professional Conduct Rules for Inhouse Counsel

James Hardie appeal: non-executive directors head back to the boardroom, however the inhouse counsel may have to remain outside

Internet espionage: domain name hijacking

Disorganised litigation

A Current Affair – an event of default?

Use of unfair contract terms prohibited

Rectification costs for breach of contract

Internet defamation

Kookaburra Laughing in the Land Down Under

Roadshow and others told to 'hit the road' in copyright case

Don't go breaking our hearts: Federal Court issues Spammers fine of over $15 million Australian Communications and Media Authority v Mobilegate Ltd (No 4) [2009] FCA 1225

Gray Decision now Black and White

Reviews and disputes with the Australian Taxation Office:

Sour Grapes in the Vineyard - Rutter v Brookland Valley Estate Pty Ltd [2009] FCA 702

Continuous disclosure obligations - what is 'material' depends on the disclosing entity's intentions

The responsibility for continuous disclosure announcements in the light of James Hardie - Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Macdonald (No 11) [2009] NSWSC 287

Movie Network Channels Pty Ltd v Optus Vision Pty Ltd [2009] NSWSC 157

Falling markets & misleading conduct