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Why creative people and organisations need terms and conditions
A recent Federal Court case shows why it’s important for creative people and organisations to develop standard terms
High Court confirms who is an “officer”
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today succeeded in a major High Court decision[1] on who is
Forfeiture of non-proprietary interests
Equity may intervene to prevent the unconscionable exercise of a right to terminate a commercial contract. Whether equity
COVID-19 | Is your organisation ready for the business and operational impact of the COVID-19 in aged care?
Updates from the Department of Health The Guidelines for the Prevention, Control and Public Health Management of Influenza
You are on notice – comply or run the risk of serious consequences well beyond back-pay!
“…if there is a major business in Australia who doesn’t consider itself on notice that they have to
How to gain a marketplace advantage by anticipating privacy law changes
1. Changes to privacy law are coming It seems almost certain that significant changes to privacy and spam
Responding to a subpoena – is it always necessary to lay everything bare?
In Harvard Nominees Pty Ltd v Tiller,[1] the Federal Court of Australia was tasked with considering the grounds on which
Earth to the Mothership: a reminder to liquidators bringing group unfair preference claims to follow the rules
Recently, some liquidators appear to prefer to commence unfair preference claims against multiple defendants within a single proceeding,
Gadens Connect | 2020 Edition One
Welcome to Gadens Connect – a newsletter to share insights, trends and opportunities for our clients in the
Top 10 HR Issues of 2020
While 2019 saw a number of changes across the employment landscape that have had a significant impact on
‘Black Summer’ Royal Commission could redefine Commonwealth, State and local government roles, responsibilities and powers around natural disasters
After close to four months of battling bushfires in New South Wales and Victoria and confronting devastating loss
Annualised wage arrangements: Have you considered all of your options?
Effective 1 March 2020, new annualised wage provisions will be inserted into a number of modern awards. As
