The case of Butterfly Systems Pty Limited v Eduard Sergeev [2021] FWCFB considers whether non-compliance with a lawful and reasonable direction is a sufficient cause for summary dismissal. Section 385 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) provides that a termination must not be harsh,...
On 30 November 2020, the World Intellectual property Organization (WIPO) reported that it had registered its 50,000th cybersquatting case. With more people depending on the internet and spending time at home, WIPO has stated that the “COVID-19 pandemic has fueled cybersquatting cases filed”. According to...
It is increasingly becoming popular to order alcohol online and get it delivered to your door-step. For consumers, alcohol-delivery is another convenience in our on-demand culture. For businesses, alcohol-delivery expands their business opportunities in the industry. So, if you wish to run a home delivery alcohol...
In March 2020, the Government introduced the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (“CERP Omnibus Act”). On 25 March 2020, Schedule 12 of the CERP Omnibus Act commenced and introduced temporary insolvency relief for individuals and companies who were financially distressed due to the...
NSW COVID-19 RENT DISPUTE RELIEF EXPLAINED: On 24 April 2020, the NSW Government released the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (the NSW Regulation) to give effect to the NSW Government’s COVID-19 rental relief measures, endorsing the Federal Government’s National Cabinet Mandatory Code...
NSW COVID-19 RENT DISPUTE RELIEF EXPLAINED: On 24 April 2020, the NSW Government released the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (NSW) (the NSW Regulation) to give effect to the NSW Government’s COVID-19 rental relief measures, endorsing the Federal Government’s National Cabinet Mandatory Code...
The Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Act 2020 (the New Regime) which commenced on 1 January 2021 provides a new regime for formal restructuring and simplified liquidations for eligible companies. The New Regime, in conjunction with the amendments to the Corporations Regulations (Regulations) and Insolvency...
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (‘the Act’) introduces wide ranging regulatory changes to the building industry. Part 2 of the Act, which will come into effect on 1 July 2021, requires design practitioners and building practitioners to make compliance declarations to the effect that...
The Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 (NSW) (‘the Act’) was introduced in 2006.The Hansard Second Reading Speech describes its purpose as to provide a simple, inexpensive, and accessible process to resolve disputes between neighbours regarding trees. Part 2 of the Act provides for trees...
The roles and responsibilities of directors of companies are heavily regulated and the conduct of directors is often subject to scrutiny. In cases of poor corporate governance, discrepancies on ASIC records and the failure to provide correct and accurate information of directors can often make...