High Court confirms who is an “officer”
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today succeeded in a major High Court decision[1] on who is a company “officer” potentially liable for penalties under the Corporations Act. The High Court unanimously held that the definition of “officer” is not limited to those who hold or occupy a named office in a corporation or […]
ReadmoreFMCG Express | September Edition
Gadens has brought together a selection of articles from our top lawyers operating across the FMCG sector, to bring you the September edition of the FMCG Express. Covering recent stories such as the Kraft vs Bega dispute, the advertising campaign by Ad Standards and Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited v Redbubble Limited [2019] […]
ReadmoreIs it all in the name? Fundraising with SAFE notes
A relatively recent development in the world of fundraising for start-ups has been the use of “SAFE” (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) instruments. Y-Combinator, a seed funding platform based in Silicon Valley, claims to have developed it as a (potentially) standardised instrument and as an alternative to convertible notes, which can save companies and investors […]
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