Creditors should be given the opportunity to remove and replace the administrators at the first meeting of creditors.

At times, additional transactions may be added to an existing unfair preference claim after the expiry of the time limit.

When a liquidator brings a claim for an unfair preference against a company, the good faith defence may be available.

Strategies for minimising your exposure to risk when one of your customes becomes insolvent.

The liquidators sought the guidance of the Court and then appealed it; therefore, took the appeal at their own risk.

ASIC has recently released Consultation Paper No. 93 which proposes the use of email and the internet to provide financial services information required under Parts 7.6—7.9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Act).

Article reminds us to check, re-check and check again the intended recipients of an email containing personal information!

The Court determined an implied term of the contract required that building works be completed within a reasonable time.

A written agistment agreement between parties is a good start, as the owner is made aware of the results of non-payment.

The Victorian County Court recently held that a landlord cannot hold a tenant's goods until outstanding rent is paid.

Among other changes, landlords will be pleased to be able to recover costs of essential safety measures from tenants.

Legal risks around IP ownership and data security present major hurdles for organisations implementing a BYOD scheme.

The next 12 months will be of critical importance to the Australian wind energy industry.

Challenging a liquidator's assertion that the company was insolvent at the time of the payments in question is complex.

Here are five tips to help your new business retain the commercial value of its IP, to continue to attract investors.

Victoria is likely to be a major beneficiary of the new mandatory renewable energy target, according to an assessment of wind energy prospects by Australia's electricity generation industry.

Are you confident that you will be able to retake possession of your goods if a customer has a liquidator, receiver or administrator appointed to it?

To minimise the risk of disputes, builders and developers should have clear contract terms and regular communication.

Employers do have the statutory power to stand down staff without pay under section 524 of the Fair Work Act 2009.

What you can do now to benefit your business after this pandemic is over eg. Review company terms & conditions, upskill.