ASIC has appealed the $7M Cigno penalty, arguing “benefit obtained” should be measured by gross revenue, not profit. If the Full Federal Court agrees, civil penalty exposure for directors across all categories of corporate misconduct increases dramatically. Here is what Queensland directors need to know.
You hold a first-ranking security interest over all of a company’s present and after-acquired property. The security is registered on the PPSR. You are, in
Shareholder dispute lawyers in Brisbane explain your rights and remedies under the Corporations Act — oppression, derivative actions, and winding up.
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland property developer who raised $48 million without a licence. The same week, a director of five failed companies was disqualified for 5 years. Here’s what Queensland directors and investors need to know.
The Federal Court has found Coles misled consumers with its “Down Down” pricing campaign. Boss Lawyers explains what the ruling means for Australian businesses using comparative pricing and promotional discounts.
If you are defending a long-running commercial claim brought by an impecunious plaintiff, security for costs in Queensland may still be available to you —
Government agencies are often the last creditors a liquidator expects to face down in preference recovery proceedings. The ATO, Queensland Revenue Office (QRO), and SPER
Before you commence oppression proceedings under sections 232 and 233 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), you need to do one thing that many applicants
Commercial dispute resolution in Brisbane compared — litigation, mediation, and arbitration explained by experienced commercial lawyers.
If you thought winning a judicial review of an adjudication decision under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) would
Breach of fiduciary duty by a director? Learn your rights, remedies, and how to sue under Australian law. Boss Lawyers Brisbane — call 1300 267 711.
The Full Federal Court has confirmed that payments from an insolvent company to an intermediate entity may not constitute ‘unreasonable director-related transactions’ targeting the ultimate recipient. Critical lessons for Brisbane directors, creditors and liquidators.
