Recent proceedings brought against appliance giant Fisher & Paykel by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) offer businesses a timely reminder to consider whether their communications around extended warranties ...
Recent proceedings brought against appliance giant Fisher & Paykel by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) offer businesses a timely reminder to consider whether their communications around extended warranties are in compliance with the policies enshrined in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
A recent judgment of the High Court of Australia has unanimously held that a party’s inadvertent disclosure of privileged documents did not amount to a waiver of privilege.
We understand the ATO is preparing to issue section 264 notices to some accountants, requiring the production of documents relating to dividend access shares.
On 26 October 2013, the Queensland Parliament passed the Directors’ Liability Reform Amendment Act to give effect to its promise to introduce legislation to reduce the liability of directors and officers in Queensland. The Act took effect on 1 November 2013.
Key protections under the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) come to an end on 30 January 2014. Businesses that have been relying on the transitional rules to protect existing credit, hire or lease arrangements need to take action now or risk automatically losing their rights in their property or position
Key provisions that currently protect some unregistered security interests will come to an end on 30 January 2014
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 was passed in the Queensland Parliament on Thursday night, despite being hotly contested.
The legal definition of what constitutes a charity has developed over the past 400 years, dating back to the Charitable Uses Act 1601, commonly known as the Statute of Elizabeth.
A recent decision by the NSW Court of Appeal concerning parties making claims against directors and officers provides some certainty for directors and insurers with regard to the proceeds of D&O policies.
With the overwhelming popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter as methods of communication and connection – both socially and within the business community – it is not surprising that social media is now being considered by the courts in the context of service of
The Queensland Building Services Authority Amendment Act 2013 (Act) took effect on 29 August 2013.
When liquidators are appointed to a company, unsecured creditors often don’t take much of an interest in the liquidation process, immediately assuming all is lost.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.