When can liquidator (or trustee in bankruptcy) reject a proof of debt? In dealing with distressed companies and estates, liquidators and trustees are faced with
Take home points 1. Trade marks used to distinguish goods and services for businesses. A trade mark must be “inherently adapted” to the goods/services in
Successful litigants may often worry that the cost of running litigation may not be justified when the other party might start disposing of assets in
Often a successful litigant in court who has obtained a judgment in their favour may find that the other party has moved themselves or their
A financial crisis doesn’t mean that you don’t have options. Your company may be heading towards insolvency, but to best deal with the situation
The Australian Consumer Law (the ACL) is the principal piece of legislation for consumer protection in Australia. The ACL has traditionally mainly provided protection to
Take-home points 1. Under the Foreign Judgment Act 1991 (Cth), the judgments of certain foreign courts may be registered in state supreme courts and enforced.
Take home points 1. Whether or not the foreign judgment can be registered and enforced in Australia will depend on the type of judgment and
Australian nationals that are employees and office holders working for certain international organisations should be aware that under a recent decision of the High Court
On 5 March 2015 the District Court handed down its decision in the case of Morton v. Rexel Electrical Supplies Pty Ltd [2015] QDC 49
As part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, the Government is proposing to reform existing insolvency laws. The Government’s aim is to encourage entrepreneurship
Take home points 1. The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) creates a regime where parties are able to seek security of payment
