ArticleASX Listing Rule amendments - Proposed "good fame and character" requirement for directors in listing applicationsIn late September 2011, ASX announced its intention to amend the Listing Rules.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleConsultation commences on commission restrictions in life insuranceThe exemption from FOFA conflicted remuneration provisions for life risk insurance products may be significantly amended.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleNew South Wales reintroduces stamp duty changes relating to options Analysis of the State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Bill 2014 (Bill).AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleNo duty to speak on the Bank as secured creditorThe Bank was not required to inform the Builder of its position when it became aware of the sale of land contract.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleToo much vs too little: How do companies keep a balance on the disclosure tightrope?Striking the right balance on 'selective disclosure' requires sense and skill on what can be a fine line for companies.AustraliaFinance and BankingCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDoing Business in Australia - for foreign investment and international tradeThis publication answers the most common questions and issues raised by foreign investors, importers and exporters.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleHung or hung out to dry? What fewer than 76 seats could mean for Australian businessThe election results could present real challenges for business, as a hung parliament will create even more uncertainty.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleModern slavery reporting: How have we faired and what is next?The 2020 / 21 financial year was the first full cycle of annual reporting against the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleThe impact of COVID-19: Could the Queensland local government elections be postponed?Social distancing, restrictions on gatherings and personal hygiene deterred many Queenslanders from the polling booths.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleAn imperfect approach - The need for timely registration of security interestsThe case considered the registration and perfection of a security interest when the grantor later became insolvent. AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleClarification of liquidator’s power to sell assets held on trust by company disqualified from acting as trusteeThe case provides greater certainty to sell trust assets of a corporate trustee in liquidation without court approval.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt rejects guarantor's defence and supports Receiver's sale process in section 420A caseThis decision confirms the importance of a receiver obtaining advice on the appropriate means of sale of an asset(s),.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCreditor’s pumped up priority brings down DOCAThis decision cautions against DOCAs that prefer certain creditors, unless there is a clear benefit to all creditors.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleDOCA extinguishes secured creditor's debt - Whether they like it or notThe DOCA had extinguished the secured creditor's debt, even though the secured creditor had abstained from voting.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFederal Court of Australia assists in the administration of a cross-border insolvencyThe Cross-Border Insolvency Act can ensure the cost-effective and efficient administration of a cross-border insolvency.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePresentation of bankruptcy petition means that the Farm Debt Mediation Act will not prevent creditors pursuing rights related to a farm mortgageThe Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) has priority over the FDM Act where the requirements of section 5 of the FDM Act are met.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticlePriority creditors - To pay or not to pay?The case confirms that priority creditors do not have a statutory entitlement under s433 to a receiver's trading profit.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTGIF– High Court willing to test pooling ordersA pooling order allows a liquidator to group together company assets to satisfy creditors within the group.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleInnovators can sleep easy after the High Court's finding that IP Australia has power to extend time for late extension of term patent applicationsThe High Court's decision upholds IP Australia's ability to grant extensions of time in appropriate circumstances.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleState of the art: Key Australian IP developmentsExplores some of the most notable developments affecting the Australian IP landscape.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyCorrs Chambers Westgarth