The outcome of the UK pre-pack administration review will be watched carefully by both Australian advocates and critics.

A NSW case confirms that lenders do not owe a general duty of care to advise a borrower on the viability of investments.

Kemp Strang recently acted for a lender in an important case that will have relevance to lenders that issue default notices.

You have until 30 June 2012 to register with ASIC if you want to deal in carbon emission units.

This decision highlights the importance of clearly expressing when a party intends to be bound by an agreement.

The Court found in favour of the Lender, and that damages for a breach of warranty of authority are not apportionable.

Having a Shareholders' Agreement when starting a business can reduce the risk of costly disputes between partners.

It was not unfair dismissal to end the employment of an employee who had breached the health and safety requirements.

The Commissioner ruled that it would be 'unwise' to redeploy an employee who is overqualified for the available position.

Organisations must be very careful when dismissing employees due to illness or injury, to avoid unfair dismissal claims.

Courts are willing to remedy a breach of contract by employees and uphold a reasonable restraint, if drafted carefully.

Introducing these new offences for industrial manslaughter sends a clear message about expected safety in the workplace.

Employers should update their bullying and harassment policies to make it clear what is and isn't bullying behaviour.

This case is a timely reminder that land owners and tenants should be familiar with all their obligations in the lease.

The High Court will examine the change of position defence to restitution claims for payments under a mistake of fact.

The Court has a discretionary power in a winding up, to distribute property recovered by litigation funded by creditors.

Developers of strata buildings need to lodge a building bond with NSW Fair Trading, so as to remedy any building defects.

A contract for catering services to be made available to staff from within your premises may be a "retail shop lease".

A recent judgment of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has highlighted an issue for parties using the Bulk Lodgment System.

The changes will impact holding companies and franchisors who have significant influence or control over their networks.