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Stop that site! The rise of site-blocking orders in the higher education sector

Litigation & Dispute Resolution| 30 Nov 2021

Stop that site! The rise of site-blocking orders in the higher education sector

In a recent decision, the Federal Court of Australia has, for the first time, made orders blocking access to online websites which promote cheating in the higher education sector under the TEQSA Act.

Important changes to director resignation laws to combat illegal phoenixing

Litigation & Dispute Resolution| 23 Feb 2021

Important changes to director resignation laws to combat illegal phoenixing

The Federal Government has introduced a range of new laws to help combat illegal phoenix activity. We report on the tightened rules on resignations for directors.

Power, corruption and lies: a new order for the corporate criminal responsibility regime in Australia?

Corporate & Commercial| 20 Oct 2020

Power, corruption and lies: a new order for the corporate criminal responsibility regime in Australia?

The Australian Law Reform Commission’s new Corporate Crime Report is a call to action for Australian businesses: it’s not enough to have policies in place to prevent corporate misconduct if they do not create a culture of compliance.

Execution of documents by directors: what presumptions can a third party rely upon?

Litigation & Dispute Resolution| 03 Jul 2020

Execution of documents by directors: what presumptions can a third party rely upon?

The Supreme Court of Queensland has examined quorum busting and the assumptions that can be made when dealing with a company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act). The decision is Gallop Reserve Pty Ltd v Matton Developments Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 113.

Marshalling: how it can help a second mortgagee

Litigation & Dispute Resolution| 26 May 2020

Marshalling: how it can help a second mortgagee

In this article, our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team explain the doctrine of marshalling, provide a practical example and examine a recent decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal.