Legal insights
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Using Technology for Better Legal Outcomes
“Computers are going to take over certain legal tasks—the practice of law will focus more on advice.” (Ricardo
Victorian Commercial Tenancy Relief 2.0 – Here we go again!
On 24 August 2021 the Victorian Government released the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Regulations 2021 (2021 Regulations). Unlike its
Appointed too late – company fails to avoid liquidation
Section 440A(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) requires the Court to adjourn a winding up
Who can use documents obtained in public examinations and when?
In LCM Operations Pty Ltd, in the matter of 316 Group Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) [2021] FCA 324,
To terminate or not to terminate? Proving solvency following the making of a winding up order
Hughes, in the matter of Substar Holdings Pty Ltd (in liquidation) (No. 2)[1] (Substar No. 2) considers the
What did the Federal Court say when it recently considered joint legal professional privilege?
In Kayler-Thomson v Colonial First State Investments Limited (No 2),[1] the Federal Court considered the issue of joint
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 23 August 2021
Keeping on top of the latest financial services regulatory and compliance trends? Investing time in your professional development
COVID-19 | Regulations reinstate rent relief regime for impacted lessees in NSW
In response to the impact of lockdowns on businesses in New South Wales, the New South Wales government
New priority planning pathways for social and affordable housing development
There is currently a significant affordable housing shortfall in Victoria. Victoria’s Big Housing Build program presents new opportunities
Australian Regulators Weekly Wrap — Monday, 16 August 2021
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Easing of continuous disclosure obligations made permanent by the Federal Government
On Tuesday 10 August 2021, the Australian Parliament enacted changes to company continuous disclosure laws under Schedule 2
COVID-19 | Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace – is it lawful?
While there have been many issues which employers have had to face during the COVID-19 pandemic, of late
