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“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good”: Court approves pragmatism in liquidators entering into Deed of Settlement
In Re Octaviar Ltd,[1] the Supreme Court of Queensland has given a recent example of a settlement considered
Overturning Orders for Possession on appeal – beware of an appellant’s new evidence and new contentions
In De Pasquale v ASCF Managed Investments Pty Ltd,[1] an appeal was brought against an Order for Possession
Barber v Goodstart – can employers now mandate vaccinations in the workplace?
In a much publicised decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) FWC, Bou-Jamie Barber v Goodstart Early Learning
Webinar | To pay or not to pay: The rise of ransomware in 2021
There has been a sharp rise in ransomware attacks through 2020 and 2021, with businesses impacted both domestically
Timely reminder for companies to lodge their financial reports
Recent prosecutions and convictions obtained by the corporate regulator serve as a timely reminder for companies of the
Gadens Connect | 2021 Edition Two
In this edition of Gadens Connect, our team provides an overview of key performance indicators from last quarter;
Respect@Work and future changes to Australia’s sexual harassment laws
The Federal government has today announced that all 55 recommendations contained in the landmark report, Respect@Work: National Inquiry
Where to from here? A realistic and practical balancing act for the small business exemption
Protecting the privacy rights of individuals and avoiding the burden of unnecessary compliance costs on small business can
Amendment VC194: Fast track of state and local infrastructure projects
Amendment VC194 (Amendment) was gazetted by the Minister for Planning earlier this week. The Amendment inserts two new
When software delivers a therapeutic benefit: regulation of digital therapeutics
Digital therapeutics are defined as evidence-based therapeutic interventions that are driven by software programs to prevent, manage or
The Federal Court demonstrates the flexibility and breadth of orders under section 90-15 of the Insolvency Practice Schedule in a voluntary administration
In Krejci, in the matter of Union Standard International Group Pty Ltd,[1] the Federal Court provides an example
Re Cullen Group: When not contesting an application and agreeing to abide an order of the court can be… costly
In Re Cullen Group,[1] the Supreme Court of Queensland considered the determination of a preliminary question regarding the
