On 2 April 2014, the Government released exposure drafts of the amended Code.

The case only reinforces that contracting parties should state the scope of damages to be excluded as consequential loss.

The recent case of Woodgate v Fawcett [2008] NSWSC 868 considered the provisions regarding unreasonable director-related transactions. A feature of s588FDA Corporations Act 2001 is that the company need not have been insolvent at the time or as a result of the unreasonable transaction.

Under common law and under the FWA, an employee may be summarily dismissed if he or she engages in "serious misconduct".

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has recently issued Class Order 08/35 ("Class Order") and Regulatory Guide 189 in relation to disclosure relief for accelerated rights issues.

While some may have thought the release of the Australian Productivity Commission's long-awaited report into gambling in June last year would have meant the end of government inquiries into the gambling sector for some time, it appears it is only the first of many.

Today's decisions by the Full Court in Betfair Pty Ltd v Racing New South Wales and Racing New South Wales v Sportsbet Pty Ltd are a significant event in the discussion relating to the validity of Australian race fields legislation. In its decision, the Court has acknowledged the validity of the New South Wales race fields regime by refusing to declare as invalid and contrary to the Constitution either the race fields regime or the approvals granted to wagering operators.

Yesterday (21 October 2009), the Productivity Commission released its Draft Report on Gambling. The Report represents a significant milestone in Australian gambling regulation and precedes a Final Report to be released in February 2010.

Earlier today (21 October 2009), the Productivity Commission released its Draft Report on Gambling. The Report represents a significant milestone in Australian gambling regulation and precedes a Final Report to be released in February 2010.

A registered proprietor ("Plaintiff") lodged caveats on 30 April 2010 to prevent registration of transfers pursuant to mortgagee sales. On 28 May 2010 ("First Proceedings") the Court held the caveats were invalid and the balance of convenience did not favour an extension of the caveats. The Court ordered the caveats be immediately removed to allow settlement to proceed as scheduled on 31 May 2010. The Plaintiff then lodged further caveats on 31 May 2010 preventing settlement. On 22 June 2010 ("S

On 23 March 2011, the Federal Government introduced the Product Stewardship Bill (the Bill) which will establish a national framework to manage the environmental, health and safety impacts of products (such as televisions and computers).

Further discussion on the Product Stewardship Bill 2011.

Employers must have dedicated and well-communicated social media policies governing the use of these new technologies.

Use by Bunnings of CHEP's wooden pallets for delivery of goods constituted an intentional dealing with CHEP's property.

The ACCC demonstrated a willingness to take action against those in the food industry whom it thinks breached the ACL.

Australian group buying sites have an estimated collective value of $400 million, and together publish 4000 deals daily.

The ACCC has Commission released its second report in relation to carbon price complaints.

In the current global financial crisis raising capital has become a significant issue for many companies. Banks and financial institutions are now more cautious about their lending practices, regularly imposing relatively stringent financial and security covenants.

Clients seeking to register and enforce their valuable trade marks in China should be aware of these important changes.

VCAT asserts jurisdiction and finds Sportsbet not in breach.