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  • Queensland tech company exits

    Queensland tech company exits

    Brisbane and South East Queensland (SEQ) tech companies have seen major success in recent years, like Wotif.com’s A$703 million sale. For confidential advice on tech sales, contact Dundas Lawyers to learn more about achieving business success and exiting with a profit.

  • Shareholder oppression – Victorian Supreme Court adopts pilot program to resolve oppression disputes

    Shareholder oppression – Victorian Supreme Court adopts pilot program to resolve oppression disputes

    The Victorian Supreme Court has launched a pilot program to help resolve shareholder oppression disputes in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Find out more about the program and its implications for shareholders.

  • Enduring powers of attorney

    Enduring powers of attorney

    Creating an Eduring Power of Attorney (EPA) can protect your finances and property in the event of illness or disability. Learn how to appoint an attorney, the power’s content, witnessing documents and more.

  • Re-settlement of trusts – towards a definitive test

    Re-settlement of trusts – towards a definitive test

    The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) has been amended to allow copyright owners to apply to the Federal Court to block access to infringing websites or online locations outside Australia, and to stop search engine providers from indexing them.

  • Overview of convertible notes

    Overview of convertible notes

    This article examines the features, accounting treatment, benefits, and legal issues of Convertible Notes – a complex financial instrument. It explores how both issuer and holder may benefit, and potential legal issues associated with their use.

  • Changes to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634

    Changes to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634

    Coles has been found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Find out what this means and how it could affect you. Get in touch for an obligation free and confidential discussion.

  • No implied term of mutual trust and confidence in employment contracts: Implications for employers

    No implied term of mutual trust and confidence in employment contracts: Implications for employers

    The High Court of Australia (High Court) has determined that employment contracts in Australia do not contain an implied term of mutual trust and confidence imposing an obligation on employers to treat their employees fairly or reasonably.

  • Misleading and deceptive conduct in commercial dealings

    Misleading and deceptive conduct in commercial dealings

    Business dealings between two or more parties often involve statements or representations during negotiations prior to reaching a concluded bargain. This article considers some case examples of conduct found to be misleading and deceptive in a variety of common business and commercial settings

  • Employment changes may trigger a constructive dismissal claim

    Employment changes may trigger a constructive dismissal claim

    Employers must be aware of potential constructive dismissal claims: a concept recognised by the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and common law. Employees must prove the employer’s conduct was the principal factor in their resignation.

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