No Thanks! Effective Disclaimer of a Trust Entitlement
Attempts to disclaim an entitlement to trust, income or capital have arisen in various contexts for various reasons. The contexts often include receipt of an unexpected and unwanted income tax…
King Reigns All: High Court Decides Holding Companies May Be Held Accountable for Subsidiary Company Actions
The High Court of Australia decision broadens section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 interpretation, meaning that potentially anyone can be considered an Officer of a Company if they have the capacity to affect significantly the financial standing of that Company.
End of Year Celebrations: Tips to Stay COVID-Safe and Manage the 'Silly Season'
It's that time of year again when employers embark upon their official end of year office celebrations. No doubt most will wish to celebrate the end of a year scarred by the COVID-19 pandemic which…
Staff Profile: William Esau
Our Commercial Property 'go-to', William Esau, on COVID-19, Fast Bikes & French Love Affairs.
Client Profile: Detmold Group
South Australian paper & packaging group calls on long history of innovation to contribute to the COVID-19 response.
Family Law Court Initiatives
It is a well recognised fact, amongst lawyers and the community, that family law claims can be expensive and take a long time to resolve. However, there are two recent Court initiatives which are…
Building and Construction Contracts: The Importance of Good Contract Administration
Adelaide’s landscape is constantly changing. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has stymied the growth of many industries, the State Government’s Renew Adelaide project and home-builder grants have…
Debt Recovery and Maximising Costs Recoveries
No business wants the cashflow interruption or the diversion of attention that having to chase a debt brings. Almost inevitably, though, businesses at some point will be faced with the prospect of…
A Win for Women in Pelvic Mesh Class Action - for the Moment …
GILL v ETHICON SÁRL & ORS (NO 5) [2019] FCA 1905 This was a representative proceeding under Part IVA of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth) concerning nine uro-gynaecological devices…
Onus of Proof in Tax Disputes
For taxpayers engaged in matters with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) where facts are in dispute, the ATO will point out that the taxpayer bears an onus to prove facts it asserts. This onus is…
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