All Articles From Helene Chryssidis
Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance Facing Penalties and Punitive Orders over “60-Month Interest-Free” Advertising Campaign
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (Harvey Norman) and Latitude Finance Australia (Latitude) have been embroiled in a significant legal battle over false and misleading advertisements, culminating in a…
Disqualifications and Jail Time: ASIC Increasing Pressure on Directors for Mismanagement
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published a media release providing a quarterly report on its actions against directors who fail to properly manage their company and…
Timely reminder of adequate compensation as house markets rise
Chadrysiak v CMR of Highways [2018] SASC 77 In today’s housing market, it is timely to reflect on the 2018 case of Chadrysiak v Commissioner of Highways [2018] SASC 77, as it is an opportune…
When Restraint Clauses Protect Confidentiality
A Case Analysis of Broadband Solutions Pty Ltd v Ramirez [2024] FCA 1009
Greenwashing Leads to $11.3 Million Penalty for Superannuation Giant Mercer
Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (Mercer), a significant player with total assets under management to the value of approximately $65 billion, recently faced heavy scrutiny from the Federal…
Compulsory Acquisition: Government Authorities’ Duty to Act as a Model Litigant
It may feel overwhelming and unjust that your land, where you have built a home or established your business, is being compulsorily acquired. In fact, many faced with the acquisition of land question…
When Reputation Assists in Protecting Your Brand
A case analysis of Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1587
The Implications of Bankruptcy: Barry Decision Provides Insights into Corporate and SMSF Affairs
As seen in the matter of an application by Barry [2024] FCA 13 (Barry), bankruptcy can have a ripple effect on the management of corporations and a superannuation entity. Barry serves as a warning of…
Revisiting Legal and Ethical Standards: Lessons From Henderson for Financial Advisers
Mr Sam Henderson was once one of the most prominent figures in the financial planning industry as CEO of Henderson Maxwell, television show host, and an occasional columnist for the Australian…
Federal Court of Australia Provides Guidance on the Requirements for Licensees to Take Reasonable Steps
The Federal Court’s Decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) v R M Capital Pty Ltd
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