Recent decision is another example of the breadth of powers of the court to manage the conduct of external administrations.

Court clarified the high threshold for proving unfair prejudice to shareholders and the evidentiary requirements in administrator-led valuations.

Reminder that it remains unlikely that a company can avoid a liquidation process by appointing an administrator at the last minute.

This case confirms the guiding principles for the court's discretion to set aside a composition passed by the creditors.

Liquidation does not necessarily mark the end of a company's life.

Key elements of the Federal Government's reforms to insolvency laws for businesses with liabilities below $1 million.

The liquidators applied for a court order that would extend the time to bring voidable transaction claims.

The case considered the importance to a creditor of the setting aside of a DOCA and the administrator's casting vote.

The statutory presumption of insolvency did not arise as there had not been effective service of a statutory demand.

Users of the patent system should act now to make sure they are in the best possible position to protect their IP in the future.

Marketing and promotion of GI products could boost the economic development and tourism of regions of origin.

Corporations conducting business overseas must ensure that any investment is protected by a treaty with an ISDS clause.

A new trend could emerge, where debtors seek to delay enforcement action by appealing against determinations made by FOS.

The Federal Court recently handed down its reasons for approving the settlement of the Multiplex shareholder class action in P Dawson Nominees Pty Ltd v Brookfield Multiplex Ltd (No 4) [2010] FCA 1029. This decision provides insight into the factors the court will consider in deciding whether to approve a proposed class action settlement.

Transcripts of ASIC examinations can be very useful in investigating avenues of recovery, or assisting to build a case.

This decision is likely to give greater confidence to shareholders and their lawyers in pursuing claims against companies.

Having regard to the evidence, the court was satisfied that there had been service and granted the sequestration orders.

More high profile data breaches and attacks globally mean that a cyber security class action is also likely in Australia. .

Review of major judicial and legislative developments affecting the construction, major projects and infrastructure sectors.

Principals and head contractors should be aware of (and comply with) the changes, or risk being in breach of the new Act.