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When a person becomes bankrupt, his or her property vests in their trustee in bankruptcy. Property of a bankrupt generally extends to a bankrupt's right to commence litigation. However, specific carve outs exist for certain types of litigation which ...
In the judgment of In the matter of Order of AHEPA NSW Incorporated [2020] NSWSC 1626, the NSW Supreme Court has provided helpful guidance to administrators as to whether the Insolvency Practice Schedule (Corporations) (IPSC...
These days, it seems like every second person you speak to has a "side hustle". They're driving a rideshare vehicle, selling essential oils, skincare or make-up, have an artisan stall at the local markets or online, create and deliver Instagram wort...
The second tranche of award rate increases for FY20/21 will commence from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2020. Employers with employees covered by the modern awards affected by this change must ensure that they review pay rates to a...
This Court of Appeal judgment dealt with two notices of motion in relation to an appeal sought to be brought by Mr D, who is presently incarcerated as a result of assaults on Ms P that formed the subject matter of the proceedings before the primary j...
Yesterday the High Court of Australia handed down its much-anticipated leave decision of Mondelez,1 overturning the earlier decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court. The majority held in favour of Mondelez and Federal IR Minister Ch...
In a move that has garnered concern from the employer groups and legal commentators alike, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently released guidance that companies should now calculate how much may be...
From today, 1 July 2020, a number of employment related financial thresholds increase for the 2020/21 financial year. Please see below for a summary of the new rates or
Suppliers of goods often rely upon retention of title clauses to preserve their goods in the event the purchaser defaults on any aspect of the supply agreement. However, how enforceable are these provisions when the purchaser enters into administrat...