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Nov282016
Dealing with it. NSW Priority Notice Regime Gives Early Warning of Pending Dealings
One of the most recent changes to conveyancing practice in NSW has been the introduction of priority notices in electronic...
Nov182016
But the accountant said we are solvent?
In the case of Universal Consultants Group Pty Ltd [2016] NSWSC 1508, an order was sought that Universal Consultants Group Pty...
Nov162016
Cross-border Insolvency Act and the Model Law
In the recent case of Gladstone (Trustee) v Digrigoli (No 2) [2016] FCA 1220 the Court was asked to consider...
Nov152016
For Whom the Bell Tolls
In Bell Group N.V (in liquidation) v Western Australia [2016] HCA 21, the High Court held that the Bell Group...
Nov122016
ASIC puts the microscope on contractors
Since 2014, ASIC’s surveillance program aimed at eradicating illegal phoenix activity has been broadened to focus on the use of...
Nov112016
Some troublesome terms under the new unfair contracts regime
The Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 (Cth) (the Act) comes into effect on 12...
Oct242016
AFSA Releases September Quarter Personal Insolvency Statistics
On 14 October 2016 the Australia Financial Security Authority (ASFA) released its statistics relating to personal insolvencies during the September...
Oct242016
Electronic Signature Enforcement Exposure
The rise of the internet has been disruptive to many traditions, and the humble paper contract is no exception. Dozens...
Oct042016
Unfair Preferences: Is the debt unsecured?
In the recent Federal Court decision of Hussain v CSR Building Products Limited, in the matter of FPJ Group Pty Ltd (In Liq) [2016]...
Oct042016
Not just ticking the boxes: The Court’s inherent jurisdiction to review the issue of a 596A Summons
In the recent decision of Gleeson J in The matter of Kimberley Diamond Company Pty Ltd (in liq) [2016] FCA...
Oct032016
Following Fortress: extending limitation periods and obtaining shelf orders revisited
Pursuant to section 588FF(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act), a liquidator has three years from the “relation back day” or...
Oct032016
PPSR: Fix your errors before it’s too late!
In the recent decision, In the matter of Accolade Wines Australia Limited [2016] NSWSC 1023 (Accolade Wines), the Supreme Court of...
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