Legal Insights 02/07/2020 New Code of Conduct for Registered Building Surveyors – how will this affect Councils? Explains the eight core principles for professional conduct in the new Code of Conduct for building surveyors (Code).
Legal Insights 30/06/2020 What to do when your JobKeeper-supported worker won’t work Recent media reports have suggested that employers across a range of industries are finding some of their workers...
Legal Insights 26/06/2020 Year-end earnings surprises and continuous disclosure: COVID-19 impact With the financial year end (or half year) looming for many companies and the impact of COVID-19 over the last few...
Media Releases 25/06/2020 Maddocks appoints three new partners as part of latest senior lawyer promotions Meet our three new partners and newly promoted senior lawyers
Legal Insights 22/06/2020 Government decision makers should think twice before jumping on the ban-wagon: lessons from the Brett Cattle class action Judgement potentially lowers bar for those impacted by government decisions to claim an unlawful exercise of power
Legal Insights 22/06/2020 Lifting the Bar Leading female junior counsel in the area of disputes and inquiries
Legal Insights 22/06/2020 Time for a service? ACCC secures Court enforceable undertaking from Bob Jane The ACCC continues to focus on upholding the Franchising Code of Conduct and protecting franchisees.
Legal Insights 19/06/2020 The new ‘Local Government Act 2020' - What does this mean for employment at Councils? Outlines the changes to the Local Government Act 2020.
Legal Insights 18/06/2020 What is ASIC planning for 2020-21? In recent weeks ASIC has released its Interim Corporate Plan 2020-21 (Interim Plan) and made several statements about...
Legal Insights 17/06/2020 Fast tracking procurement This article summaries contracting models and approaches that can be used to fast track your construction projects.
Training & Events 15/06/2020 Be Yourself at Maddocks webinar Join us for the next instalment in the Day One Series for law students at our “Be Yourself at Maddocks” webinar
Legal Insights 15/06/2020 FIRB – Reforms to Australia’s foreign investment framework The emphasis of the FIRB reforms is on national security risks, the approval process and administrative enhancements.
Media Releases 09/06/2020 Innovative thinking by design: Maddocks recognised for innovation strategy Maddocks has been named one of Australia’s most innovative law firms.
Legal Insights 09/06/2020 Result more crunchy than smooth for Kraft’s peanut butter appeal Federal court upholds findings Bega is lawful owner of the well-known look and feel of classic Australian peanut butter
Media Releases 05/06/2020 Maddocks advises on Medtech Global divestment and restructure Maddocks has advised Cereus Holdings Ltd on its sale of New Zealand’s leading medical technology company Medtech Global.
Legal Insights 05/06/2020 Government enacts changes to Franchising Code for new car retailing – a sign of things to come This article explains how changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct will affect new car retailers.
Legal Insights 03/06/2020 Proofs of debt: how to manage voidable transaction and related party claims This article explains two cases in which Liquidators need to consider proof of debt.
Legal Insights 03/06/2020 Important changes to the EP&A Act – lapsing consents, appeal periods and existing uses Recent legislative changes provides time extensions for development consents and appeals
Legal Insights 29/05/2020 When is a casual not a casual? The saga continues We provide tips for employers navigating this issue, including what employers can do now.
Legal Insights 29/05/2020 Recent Employment Law updates affecting the Not-for-Profit Sector Summarises key changes to the Not-for-Profit sector.
