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The case illustrates the willingness of Australian courts to assist foreign courts in cross-border insolvency situations.

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.

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. .

The Corrs Projects Update is a review of judicial and legislative developments affecting construction and infrastructure.

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.

A PPP model with a longer term and mechanisms with increased private sector return may be the answer for these projects.

Infrastructure is high on the agenda when APEC leaders meet with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and G20.

A new tax framework will focus on imposing tax based on where the economic substance is, or where consumption occurs.

The transfer pricing dispute between Chevron Australia and the CoT reached an abrupt end - by a confidential settlement.

Taxpayers should be carefully considering any payments for the use of intangibles and how payments are characterised.

The incoming Labor Government's tax reform agenda principally targets multinational tax avoidance.

It's clear that a growing focus is being placed on cybersecurity and protecting information from cyber security threats.

Recent global cyber security attacks have highlighted the importance of a comprehensive cyber security response plan.