Ask and you may receive - creditors’ rights to information and call meetings

Changes to NSW WHS laws create new offences and harsher penalties for duty holders

Amendments to the WHS Act and what employers should be doing in light of the amendments.

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).

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...

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...

Maddocks appoints three new partners as part of latest senior lawyer promotions

Meet our three new partners and newly promoted senior lawyers

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

Lifting the Bar

Leading female junior counsel in the area of disputes and inquiries

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.

The new ‘Local Government Act 2020' - What does this mean for employment at Councils?

Outlines the changes to the Local Government Act 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...

Fast tracking procurement

This article summaries contracting models and approaches that can be used to fast track your construction projects.

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

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.

Innovative thinking by design: Maddocks recognised for innovation strategy

Maddocks has been named one of Australia’s most innovative law firms.

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

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.

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.

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.

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