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Aug282015
Prejudice and disclaimers
In the decision of Steinhardt v Trenfield & Park as liquidators of Wealth Base South Coolum Pty Ltd (in liq)...
Aug282015
ASIC proposes liquidators fund their own regulation
The Assistant Treasurer has released a Consultation Paper today which proposes a “user pays” model for ASIC, including provision for liquidators...
Aug262015
When a technical defect is not defective enough
In In the matter of Leasing Holdings Pty Limited (formerly Charlie Lovett Pty Limited), a landlord served a Creditor’s Statutory Demand...
Aug242015
The court’s discretion in appointing a special purpose liquidator
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently clarified the circumstances in which it will be appropriate for the...
Aug212015
Clash of the Codes resolved off the pitch
The dispute between Brisbane Roar Soccer Club and Queensland Rugby has reportedly been resolved outside the Court room. As reported...
Aug192015
Setting aside a creditors’ resolution
Pursuant to section 600A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) the court may on application of a creditor...
Aug172015
Dot the i’s, cross the t’s but don’t predate an affidavit
The recent decision of the Federal Court in Wollongong Coal Limited v Gujarat NRE India Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 221 (Wollongong...
Aug142015
Federal Court saves pirates from walking the plank
In Dallas Buyers Club LLC v iiNet Limited (No 4) [2015] FCA 838, the Federal Court of Australia has refused an application...
Aug142015
“Convening” – does it mean what you think it means?
In the context of working out the extent of a requirement that a creditor pay the costs of “convening” a...
Aug102015
Security at risk
A recent decision of the Western Australian Court of Appeal throws into doubt the value of having secured guarantees and...
Aug062015
Industry blogs – a double-edged sword
The popularity of industry blogs has expanded dramatically as businesses recognise the potential to facilitate engagement with existing clients and attract new ones. However,...
Aug052015
Employees unable to prove in winding up due to tax evasion
In the case of Perthmetro Pty Ltd, in the matter of Perthmetro Pty Ltd (in liq) [2015] FCA 671 two...
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