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Dealing with it. NSW Priority Notice Reg....
One of the most recent changes to conveyancing practice in NSW has been the introduction of...
But the accountant said we are solvent?
In the case of Universal Consultants Group Pty Ltd [2016] NSWSC 1508, an order was sought that...
Cross-border Insolvency Act and the Mode....
In the recent case of Gladstone (Trustee) v Digrigoli (No 2) [2016] FCA 1220 the Court was asked...
For Whom the Bell Tolls
In Bell Group N.V (in liquidation) v Western Australia [2016] HCA 21, the High Court held that the...
Movember!
ERA Legal are proud to support Movember by growing some of the grandest mo's to have ever graced...
ASIC puts the microscope on contractors
Since 2014, ASIC's surveillance program aimed at eradicating illegal phoenix activity has been...
Some troublesome terms under the new unf....
The Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 (Cth) (the...
AFSA Releases September Quarter Personal....
On 14 October 2016 the Australia Financial Security Authority (ASFA) released its statistics...
Electronic Signature Enforcement Exposur....
The rise of the internet has been disruptive to many traditions, and the humble paper contract is...
Unfair Preferences: Is the debt unsecure....
In the recent Federal Court decision of Hussain v CSR Building Products Limited, in the matter of...
Not just ticking the boxes: The Court....
In the recent decision of Gleeson J in The matter of Kimberley Diamond Company Pty Ltd (in liq)...
Following Fortress: extending limitation....
Pursuant to section 588FF(3) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act), a liquidator has three...
PPSR: Fix your errors before it’s too la....
In the recent decision, In the matter of Accolade Wines Australia Limited [2016] NSWSC 1023...
Bankruptcy update: Going behind the judg....
In a recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court, it was determined that in bankruptcy...
Tips in Enforcing Assigned Debts
It is common for debts to be assigned by creditors for numerous reasons. Once a debt is assigned...
The costs of aggression
An administrator has recently paid a heavy price for the approach he (and his lawyers) took in...
Government funding for SMEs who run with....
In a tight economic market, any lending advantage can assist in solvency and business growth. As...
Administration will not always save dire....
In the recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision of Mizuho Bank Ltd v Ackroyd, the Court...
PPSR statistics for 2016 June quarter
The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) recently released the Personal Property...
Remuneration, what is reasonable?
In the matter of GPJ Investments Pty Limited and in the matter of Angelides Investments Pty...
Be careful during settlement negotiation....
In the matter of Capital Securities No. 1 Pty Ltd v Roger Saliba [2016] NSWSC 1093, the Supreme...
Abolition of NSW Duties – At Last!
We take this opportunity to remind everyone that as and from 1 July 2016, the following duties...
At your service!
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has recently handed down a decision as to the nature of...
Annulment of Bankruptcy where assignment....
A recent Federal Court decision highlights the importance of those receiving an assignment of a...