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Unfair dismissal at the end of a fixed term contract. What?

Unfair dismissal at the end of a fixed term contract. What? Fixed-term employment contracts are...

Applying for Substitution in Winding Up Proceedings

Applying for Substitution in Winding Up Proceedings In winding up proceedings, if the debtor company...

Alternative Dispute Resolution Explained

Alternative Dispute Resolution Explained Litigation can be a costly and time consuming process and parties...

Can company directors divert business opportunities?

Can company directors divert business opportunities? A director’s position in a company is one of...

How an ABN clerical error cost a company $23 million

How an ABN clerical error cost a company $23 million The Personal Property Securities Act...

Privacy Act update – mandatory notifiable data breaches

Privacy Act update – mandatory notifiable data breaches The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act...

You have a judgment debt in your favour – now what?

You have a judgment debt in your favour – now what? If you have obtained...

Beware: informal negotiations can create binding agreements

Beware: informal negotiations can create binding agreements A lease is a legally binding contract that...

“Without Prejudice” Privilege: Are your rights protected?

“Without Prejudice” Privilege: Are your rights protected? You may have seen the words “without prejudice”...

The financial risk in giving personal guarantees in leases

The financial risk in giving personal guarantees in leases If you are a director of...