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In November 2020, the Federal and State Governments' announced their mutual intentions to amend the Unfair Contracts Regime (the Regime) to enhance the protections offered by the current Regime. After a twelve-month investig...
Bitcoin has hit an all-time-high this week, breaching AUD$60,000 and appears to be in a new price-discovery phase. The rise is, at least partially, coming off the back of ubiquitous American electric vehicle automotive company, Tesla, confirming in S...
In our previous article, we considered the Federal Court decision of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging breaches of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) was recently successful in its action against Oscar Wylee Pty Ltd (Oscar Wylee), with the Federal Court ordering a $3.5 million penalty for its contraventions...
Often in the early stages of establishing a company resources are pooled and liabilities are met equally. As a result, directors agree to divide the company in half with each getting 50% of the shares with a view to working together amicably for the ...
We have previously written about video game developer and distributor Valve and its battle with the ACCC. In our previous article here
Officers of corporations, such as directors, owe various duties to their company and can be held personally liable in the event of a breach. This includes duties to avoid insolvent trading, a duty of care and skill, good faith, and to keep books and ...
The case of In the matter of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund; Application of Macdonald & Or [2020] NSWSC 604 was handed down on Monday, 25 May 2020 with the Supreme Court advising that the $51 million...