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  • Article

    How Will This End? Lessons (So Far) From The ACCR v Santos Greenwashing Case

    The Federal Court (the Court) recently handed down its judgment in Australia’s first greenwashing case, testing net-zero assertions made by companies. It found representations regarding “clean energy” and statements made as to Santos Ltd’s targets for net-zero were not misleading. The Court dismissed the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR)’s claim and awarded costs against it.
    AustraliaEnvironment
    Kennedys
    Kennedys
  • Article

    Importance of succession planning to keep the family farm in the family

    Early planning for succession of a family farm or a family business makes the process easier and provides peace of mind.
    AustraliaFamily and Matrimonial
    Stacks Law Firm
    Stacks Law Firm
Article

Financial investor liability for portfolio company actions: a shifting landscape

It is increasingly necessary for financial investors to examine the risks of controlling entity and affiliate liability.
AustraliaFinance and Banking
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Article

    Foreign Investment In Australia's Energy And Resources Sector

    This guide is intended to supplement our popular Foreign Investment in Australia guide and has been drafted with the intention of providing an overview of the specific…
    AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells
  • Article

    Modern slavery in supply chains - reporting requirements coming to Australian business

    The government intends to introduce a "Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Reporting Requirement" to combat modern slavery.
    AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz
  • Article

    Queensland's Market-Led Proposal (MLP) guidelines

    These MLP Guidelines will allow government to engage more seamlessly with industry to secure new projects and investment.
    AustraliaGovernment, Public Sector
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz
  • Article

    Australian Corporate Insolvency Reform: The PJC's Report Is In, So What Can We Expect Next?

    After a 10-month inquiry process, on 12 July 2023 the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (PJC) delivered its final report on the effectiveness...
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates
  • Article

    Putting The Kart Before The Company: Winding Up Application Fails As Director Found To Lack Standing

    There was insufficient evidence to order a wind up, under Corporations Act section 459P or on just and equitable grounds.
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Article

    Subrogation under section 560 of the Corporations Act

    The judge had little difficultly in establishing that equitable subrogation was not excluded by the Corporations Act.
    AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-Structuring
    Hunt & Hunt
    Hunt & Hunt
  • Article

    Employee Personally Liable For Sexual Harassment

    In a recent decision , the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia (Court) awarded damages against an employee personally in relation to a sexual harassment complaint.
    AustraliaInternational Law
    Freehills
    Freehills
  • Article

    Australia´s Largest Shareholder Class Action Payout - Aristocrat Shareholder Class Action Settles

    The settlement hearing in Dorajay Pty Ltd v Aristocrat Leisure Limited, also known as the Aristocrat class action, was held on 28 August. The proposed settlement was approved, resulting in the shareholders receiving $136 million, the end of five years of litigation and the largest shareholder class action payout in Australian history.
    AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Clayton Utz
    Clayton Utz
  • Article

    Crimes (Document Destruction) Act 2005 Passed By Victorian Parliament

    Update on Document Retention: Procedures for In-House Counsel seminar.Further to our recent seminars conducted on this topic, the Crimes (Document Destruction) Act 2005 (the Act) was passed by the Victorian Parliament on 4 April 2006.
    AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Rigby Cooke Lawyers
    Rigby Cooke Lawyers
  • Article

    Hutchinson v Equititour: When Did Time Begin?

    In this case, the Queensland Court of Appeal considered when time begins to run and the calculation of limitation periods for negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations together with statutory misleading and deceptive conduct. The trial judge having found the claim was statute barred.
    AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Moray & Agnew
    Moray & Agnew
  • Article

    Rights Issue Successfully Challenged

    The potential control implications of rights issue underwriting arrangements have again been brought into focus. This time, a proposed rights issue by Rivkin Financial Services was successfully challenged before the Panel (Re Rivkin Financial Services Ltd 02—Panel media release, 20 January 2005).
    AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Freehills
    Freehills
  • Article

    What Do Business Owners Worry About At Night?

    It does not matter whether you are a tradesperson, employing or contracting personnel, an importer or retailer of a product or a professional person - the issues confronting you each night are no different.
    AustraliaStrategy
    Moore Australia
    Moore Australia
  • Article

    Contract Price Is Not Always Market Value

    Taxpayers beware of calculating stamp duty for plant and using agreed purchase prices rather than market valuations.
    AustraliaTax
    Moore Australia
    Moore Australia
  • Article

    Garnishee Notices To Potentially Give The Commissioner Of Taxation Priority Over Unsecured Creditors

    A recent Full Federal Court decision has held that the Commissioner of Taxation may rank above other unsecured creditors of a company even after the company is placed into liquidation by serving what is known as a 'garnishee notice' on debtors of a company to recoup taxation debts.
    AustraliaTax
    HopgoodGanim
    HopgoodGanim
  • Article

    The Four-Day Workweek: What's Not To Love About A Shorter Working Week?

    The arrival of a four-day workweek (where staff work fewer hours with no loss of pay) is a hot topic for employers in Australia and overseas.
    GlobalEmployment and HR
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Article

    Australian CFOs Hold The Key To Unlocking ESG Value

    The latest government federal budget featured a substantial focus on addressing climate change in Australia, from increased budgetary support for relevant government departments,...
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    FTI Consulting
    FTI Consulting
  • Video

    It Depends – Is My Business Ready For Sale?

    In this edition of It depends, associate Alfred Jackson discusses how to know if your business is ready for sale.
    AustraliaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cooper Grace Ward
    Cooper Grace Ward
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