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Are fiduciary duties owed by former company directors?
A former director’s duties and responsibilities to their previous company may not end with their resignation. Find out how the Advanced Fuels Technology Pty Ltd v Blythe & Ors [2018] VSC 286 case explored this concept and what the Court had to say.
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Palmer breaches copyright – liable for $1.5m AUD in damages
Court found Respondent infringed copyright of Daniel “Dee” Snider’s works, awarding $1.5M for flagrant, contumelious infringements. It was found as not fair and not satirical/parodical.
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Cost awards in unfair dismissal cases – part 1
Employers in Australia must be aware of potential costs involved when defending an unfair dismissal claim at the Fair Work Commission. Despite success, employers rarely get the option to recover costs from the complainant employee.
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Dundas Lawyers celebrates 10th anniversary
Dundas Lawyers is celebrating 10 years of excellence in 2021. Learn more about their decade of success, including hundreds of articles and a nine-part series licensed to the Television Education Network Pty Ltd. Discover more on their website.
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Implied terms in copyright licensing
Court determines scope of implied licence for digital content, emphasizing need for clear written terms to protect intellectual property rights.
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The legal requirements of crowdfunding in business
Mareva Orders are a tool to protect the proper administration of justice and prevent an abuse of Court processes. The Court can restrain a defendant from disposing of their assets, ensuring the plaintiff has an effective remedy.
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What happens during a Case Management Hearing?
Federal Court of Australia Case Management Hearings provide an opportunity to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively. Learn more about the different considerations and procedures that may be involved.
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Electronic signing of documents no longer allowed for companies
The ability for companies to execute documents electronically (e-signing) is set to expire, but the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Bill 2021 could extend it. Find out how this could affect businesses and what the Senate’s decision could mean.
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Company wound up under s461K for failing to achieve its objectives?
The NSW Supreme Court case of Gearhouse provides insight into the Court’s power to wind up a company under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). A combination of circumstances, including deadlock between shareholders, loss of confidence in management and an expired agreement, can lead to winding up.
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