ArticleWould your business be lost without you? – Part IIt is essential to plan aspects of the business now, to ensure that when you are ready to leave, you maximise profits.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawWatkins Tapsell
ArticleCDR UpdatesEarlier this year, Australia enacted the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 (the Act) in an attempt to strengthen the country's anti-bribery and corruption regime. AustraliaCriminal LawK&L Gates
ArticleWhat could the new Whistleblower regime look like and how will it affect your organisation?These changes will have impacts on business' day-to-day operations, and their risk management and compliance procedures.AustraliaEmployment and HRCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleLegislative Update: The Aurukun ProjectThe Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 will provide the winner of the Aurukun Project with expedited procedures and relaxed restrictions in obtaining the requisite licences and permits.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleWhen a will is not the way...This case illustrates dangers of not succession planning in a family business, during the life of the older generation.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialHolding Redlich
ArticleAccess To Private Equity Funding For FranchisorsThe continued growth in the franchise sector has led to substantial interest by private equity firms looking to make strategic investments in businesses with high growth potential.AustraliaFinance and BankingNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleASIC's Recent Enforcement Action Relating To FinfluencersASIC is keeping a close eye on social media influencers especially where they suspect they are breaching of Corporations Act.AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleAttention AFSL Responsible Managers: Are Your Details With ASIC Up To Date? AFSL holders have an obligation to notify ASIC of any changes to its details within ten (10) business days of the change. AustraliaFinance and BankingSophie Grace Pty Ltd
ArticleProjects InsightsWelcome to the final edition of Projects Insights for 2009, in which we'll look at the trends past, present and future in infrastructureAustraliaFinance and BankingClayton Utz
ArticleUsing Reporting To Improve Business Processes And RevenueRegulatory reporting is a significant ongoing cost for financial services firms, yet most treat the data it generates as a compliance by-product, or as a means to avoid penalties and fines rather than a business asset. That is a missed opportunity. Have you considered how compliance can not only improve your business processes but add to your revenue as well? We will walk you through the various ways in which you can use your regulatory reporting data to benefit your businessAustraliaFinance and BankingTRAction
ArticleALRC review to simplify Australian corporations and financial services legislationThe ALRC review ultimately aims to simplify the complex laws regulating corporations and financial services in Australia.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHolding Redlich
ArticleCOVID-19 extended lockdown? The voluntary administration of suppliers and customersSolvency related issues could extend to suppliers and customers, and to the appointment of a voluntary administrator.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleNSW Court finds that section 556 priorities do not apply to trust assetsThis NSW liquidation decision may need to be clarified because of its impact on priority creditors such as employees.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAustralia slow on the cyber insurance uptakeA review of the market suggests a number of possible reasons for the hesitancy in purchasing standalone cyber insurance.AustraliaInsuranceSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleOctaviar: Application For Special Leave To AppealOur Alert of 21 September 2009 discussed “Re Octaviar Ltd (No7)” [2009] QCA 282, an appeal from the decision of “Re Octaviar Ltd; Re Octaviar Administration Pty Ltd” [2009] QSC 37. AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClayton Utz
ArticleUsing mediation to resolve shareholder disputesThe role became an informal mediator between the disputing parties to resolve the situation without expensive litigation.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWorrells
ArticleHacked! What to do when you lose control of your business social media accountsThe immediate tip for if you get hacked, is to have a back up plan ready to go, to minimise the impact on your business.AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleThe Queensland Government has proposed splitting the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (QLD) (PAMDA) as part of its red tape reduction initiativeThe proposed changes will see the replacement of PAMDA with four new pieces of legislation that are industry specific.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCooper Grace Ward
VideoOverview Of The 7- Figure Plateau With Mark Calleja (Video)Business growth expert Mark Calleja joins The Cut to discuss why many SME owners remain trapped at the seven-figure plateau despite working harder than ever. Drawing from practical experience, he reveals the operational blind spots, cashflow mistakes, and mindset barriers that prevent businesses from scaling beyond their current limitations. AustraliaStrategyCathro & Partners