ArticleDisputes between directors and shareholders and the importance of taking proactive steps earlyStrategic opportunities to protect the business and assets or to pursue a recovery may be lost because of delay.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleNew National Business Names Registration SystemThe National Business Names Registration System should commence on 28 May 2012 and will replace the state based systems.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleSpace travel - a tax deduction for Cirque de Soleil?This case highlights the importance of being aware of the primary purpose of the company or not-for-profit organisation.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawMadgwicks
ArticleJobKeeper 2.0 – turnover test and payment changesKey changes to the JobKeeper program and commentary.AustraliaEmployment and HRMadgwicks
ArticleWhy the long face? Did the liquidator seize your horse?If a member of a racing syndicate becomes bankrupt, their share goes to a trustee in bankruptcy, who may sell the asset.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMadgwicks
ArticleIntellectual Property: Franchisors, is your brand protected?Strong branding is critical for building a scalable franchise model.AustraliaIntellectual PropertyMadgwicks
ArticleDefamation case study: The case of a Not-for-profit (NFP) and defamation on social mediaThis case demonstrates that the Federal Court was willing to order damages in favour of a NFP defamed on social media.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMadgwicks
ArticleDid you notice? The importance of proper notification in the enforcement of foreign arbitral awardsThis court's decision highlights that proper notification is the key to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update: a refresher on seven steps to follow to avoid having your valuation set asideArticle recommends following 7 steps to minimise the possibility of your valuation being set aside.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and retail leases update – Difficult to refuse consent to assignment of leaseThis case looks at implications for landlords when determining whether to withhold consent to an assignment of a lease.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update – Relief against forfeitureA tenant usually has the right to have a terminated lease reinstated, if the breach is remedied with any extra charges.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer Update: 7 steps to follow to avoid having your lease valuation set asideValuers should consider these steps to avoid common mistakes and to ensure that the lease valuation is not set aside.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleVictorian properties grisly secrets cannot be hidden under the carpetVendors must now disclose "material facts", those facts that might influence an average purchaser of the property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleLay of the Land Property Tax Update: Rely on ruling in good faith to prevent GST withholding penaltiesWhat you need to know about the new ATO ruling that provides guidance in relation to the new GST obligations.AustraliaTaxMadgwicks
ArticleNew duty law casts wider net in VictoriaAny new arrangement for a landholding company or unit trust in Victoria may involve large amounts of unexpected duty.AustraliaTaxMadgwicks
ArticleUnpacking Unfair Preferences Series: Amending claims after the statute of limitation has expiredAdditional transactions may sometimes be added to an existing unfair preference claim after the expiry of the time limit.AustraliaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringMadgwicks
ArticleThings to consider before clicking, sharing or posting online and on social mediaThe record award of damages in this defamation case shows that Courts are keen to make an example of keyboard warriors.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMadgwicks
ArticleCoronavirus and the Law: Unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave changes to modern awardsThe FWC will temporarily vary 99 modern awards, so employees can take unpaid pandemic leave and annual leave at half pay.AustraliaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Madgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update: Act applies to leases with the rent under $1 million?GST will be only considered in the determining the rent threshold under the Act if the lease is dated prior to 2013.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks
ArticleValuer and Retail Leases Update – Landlord responsible for a leaking roofThis recent decision makes it clear that a leaking roof in a building is likely to be a landlord's responsibility to fix.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMadgwicks