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

When is a casual not a casual? The saga continues

We provide tips for employers navigating this issue, including what employers can do now.

Recent Employment Law updates affecting the Not-for-Profit Sector

Summaries the key changes to the NFP sector.

Trustees must take great care when distributing death benefits: lessons from the Court of Appeal

Trustees of a SMSF failed to give real and genuine consideration when distributing the deceased’s death benefit.

Panic stations? Responding to investigative notices in the wake of Smethurst v Commissioner of Police

Practical tips on what your organisation should do if issued with a compulsory notice from a regulator

You can’t always get what you want: Liquidator’s request for an extension of time refused

Explains a Court’s judgment where a longer period to bring a voidable transaction claim was not granted.

Cash is king: completing a construction project during a pandemic

The second instalment of the Cash is king series.

Leasing during lockdown – land tax and payroll tax relief during COVID-19

The tax relief eligible to landlords and impacted businesses granted by Australian states and territories.

The Prescription

The Prescription addresses legal developments and trends in the healthcare and life sciences spaces in Australia

Cash is king: tendering for a construction project during a pandemic

Explains steps that contractors can make to protect their cash flow during COVID-19.

Maddocks advises the Australian Government on privacy aspects of the COVIDSafe app

The COVIDSafe app was to be downloaded by as many Australians as possible to help fast-track the road to recovery

Your casual employee does not want to return to the workplace … but still receives JobKeeper. What can you do?

This article explains how casual employment is affected by the JobKeeper payment.

Federal Court says no entitlement to paid personal leave while on stand down

Federal Court has ruled that employees are not entitled to access paid personal leave during a period of stand down

Are you up to date? 30 June deadline for corporate governance policies is looming

ASX listed companies with a 30 June balance date need to update their corporate governance policies by 30 June 2020

Application of the Environmental Audit Overlay to a subdivided building

This article explains how to interpret and apply the Environmental Audit Overlay (EAO)

Maddocks advises Atomos on its successful capital raising

Maddocks has advised global video technology company Atomos Limited on its $10.9 million capital raising.

Insolvency practitioners – How best to facilitate meetings of creditors and execution of documents due to COVID-19

The Federal Treasurer issued the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No 1) 2020

COVID-19 response – Electronic execution and virtual meetings for companies

This article looks at alternative means for the execution of documents and the holding of meetings by companies

Paying for the pay rise: what are your options?

How should businesses deal with the usual mid-year pay review under the extraordinary circumstances we are now facing.