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Insolvency News Flash – Extension of financial relief measures
The Treasurer has announced an extension of the temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and businesses.
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Stage 4 restrictions – Victoria
Despite Stage 4 restrictions (link provided), Logie-Smith Lanyon lawyers continue to deliver timely & quality service.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
SOPA payment claims and construction industry Christmas shutdown in Victoria – Are you covered?
Unlike in other states, SOPA in Victoria does not take the Christmas shutdown period into account when calculating time.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
New Privacy Act for New Zealand in force from 1 December 2020 extends to offshore entities doing business in NZ
This new act offers stronger privacy protections with new technology for online collection and sharing of information.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
COVID-19 E-Alert: Stage Four restrictions in Victoria – Impact on businesses
Under Stage 4 restrictions, businesses that operate in Victoria are subject to the strictest rules in place in Australia.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Quantum meruit – no longer the panacea of the contractor
If a contract is terminated on basis of a repudiation, the recovery of damages in excess of the contract price is now restricted.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Resigning as a Director? Notify on time, because ASIC has changed processing procedures
Be aware - ASIC is changing the way it processes director resignations following changes to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Endeavours – What is reasonable? What is best?
A recent case dealt with a reasonable endeavours clause and provided some helpful guidelines as to the use of such clauses.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Updates to Australian consumer laws make unfair terms in small business contracts unlawful and introduce penalties
The Consumer Affairs Forum has agree to reform the law regarding unfair contract terms in Australia.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
E-Alert: Annual wage review 2019-20: Increase to minimum wage
Following its annual wage review, the Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision to increase the minimum wage.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
New requirements for large businesses to publicly report their payment terms for small business suppliers (less than $10m revenue per annum)
The Payment Times Reporting Bill 2020 establishes a framework designed to improve trading terms for small businesses.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Temporary pandemic relief – modification of continuous disclosure obligations for a listed entity by operation of the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 2) 2020 (Cth)
Discussion about the changes to the disclosure rules that aim to assist ASX listed entities during COVID.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
New law – All directors must have a Director Identification Number (DIN) with ASIC
Australian company directors will soon be identified by distinct and permanent 'director identification numbers' (DINs),Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
E-Alert: Circuit-breaker lockdown announced in Victoria – Impact on businesses
Employers with staff in Victoria need to be aware of requirements and restrictions imposed in this COVID-19 lockdown.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
COVID-19 Commercial and Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Extension) Bill (Vic)
4 principal purposes & commentary about the COVID-19 CRTLA (E) Bill (Vic)Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Australian Consumer Law Update – mid year update
Discussion about recent changes to consumer laws in Australia.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Important Developments In Employment Law: Victory for employers over leave entitlements, Paid pandemic leave for aged care workers, and New incident notification obligations under health & safety laws in Victoria
These developments in employment law include recent decisions and legislation relating to leave and other entitlements.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Mandatory vaccinations for employees
Seek legal advice about your specific circumstances when considering whether a vaccine policy would be legally enforceable.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
Mortgage brokers: best interests duty and the conflict priority rule in RG273
RG 273 will assist mortgage brokers and credit licensees to understand the new codified 'best interests obligations'.Logie Smith Lanyon - Article
It is hard to write a will when you are dead - and other reasons for acting now
If you die without a will, the government decides who shares your estate and who will be responsible for managing it.Logie Smith Lanyon
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