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On 7 September 2006 the Federal Treasurer announced the release of an exposure draft of the Corporations Amendment (Takeovers) Bill 2006 (the Bill). The Bill contains changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Act) intended to bolster the powers of the Takeover Panel (the Panel).

The MBR program will establish the Australian Business Registry Services, a registry platform administered by the ATO.

Rarely is there a perfect asset structure, but a corporate structure's intended benefits are good if effectively managed.

The new system integrates the business names systems of each state and territory into a national registration network.

A recent decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal confirms the need for parties to consider carefully the scope of documents they require under subpoena in litigation or arbitration.

This extension will ensure that businesses can comply with their regulatory requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your small business structure, be it a partnership, a trust, or a company, may be in need of a health check.

Discussion about impending amendments imposed by the changes to the Associations Incorporation Act.

A decision of the Federal Court provides some useful reminders about misrepresentations by financial brokers and reliance on statements passed on by those brokers.

The Dawn Raid app provides a checklist of "to do" items to assist a company to comply with a regulator's search warrant.

Updated laws will require certain companies to have in place a compliant whistleblower policy before January 1, 2020.

If a business finds itself a victim of fraud at the hands of an employee, a number of practical steps can be taken.

Jones Day Partner Adam Salter, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Perth Office who focuses his practice on Labor & Employment matters, outlines the challenges companies now face after sweeping

Investors and financiers and others who fall within the "related person" test should be aware of these amendments.

Hayne commented that, until recently, too little attention has been given to regulatory compliance and conduct risk.

In Heesh v Baker [2008] NSWSC 711, the New South Wales Supreme Court considered whether the holders of redeemable preference shares could be “creditors” for the purposes of Part 5.3A of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act).

In this current economic climate, small business operators who see no future ahead, may still have options to consider.