Apr 30, 2020 · A simple contractual provision by A and B to do something for C can bring with it contractual complexity. Whether you are drafting a contract or reviewing for where the liability falls, it's useful to understand the subtle distinctions between "joint", "several", and "joint and several" liability.

Dec 18, 2024 · Recent amendments to Australia’s Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) regime have passed through parliament and will take effect from 1 January 2025. These changes impact both Australian and foreign entities involved in property transactions.

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The decision in York, in the matter of Exactech, Inc [2024] FCA 1522 reaffirms the scope to recognise a US chapter 11 ba ...

Mar 27, 2024 · The "right to disconnect" was recently introduced as part of the second tranche of the "Closing Loopholes" reforms and has attracted a considerable amount of public attention and commentary since its introduction. In this article, we take a …

Nov 27, 2024 · ASIC announces its enforcement priorities annually to indicate where it will direct its resources and expertise in the coming year. On 14 November 2024, ASIC published its enforcement priorities for 2025 which were announced by ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court.. At the ASIC Annual Forum, Ms Court said that “all research points to cost-of-living pressures as the paramount issue of the time for ...

Nov 15, 2024 · ASIC v HCF may have concerning implications for standard form contracts that are prepared by a business for use with its customers. However, the concern may be limited to cases where the contract is presented as a form of disclosure statement that consumers might expect to accurately record their rights and obligations. This was the …