Superannuation Entitlements are not always Protected in Bankruptcy

When an individual becomes bankrupt, the bankrupt’s property vests in the bankruptcy Trustee with a number of exceptions. One exception is in respect of the [...]

Protecting Small Business

Greater protection will be provided to small business against unfair contract terms as a result of new legislation, the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and [...]

Electronic Guarantee Claim by Trade Supplier against Director Unsuccessful

The Court of Appeal in NSW unanimously upheld the decision of the trial judge which dismissed a claim by a trade credit supplier against our [...]

A Storm Warning – Directors duties in tightly held companies

In Part 1 of our Storm Warning series, we examine ASIC v Cassimatis (No 8)[1] (Storm 8) for its salutary warning on directors duties, particularly [...]