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Shareholders’ agreements and inconsistency clauses explained

  • Shareholders’ agreements and inconsistency clauses explained

    Shareholders’ agreements and inconsistency clauses explained

    When shareholders are restricted from accessing company information, it may be a sign of a dispute. The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) provides mechanisms for minority shareholders to obtain relevant information, but they must prove they are acting in ‘good faith’ and ‘for a proper purpose’.

  • ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 634

    ACCC v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd [2014] FCA 634

    In Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Limited [2014] FCA 634, Coles has been accused of misleading customers over their partially-baked bread. Learn more, including the obiter suggested by Allsop CJ, by clicking through to the article.

  • Trade mark infringement

    Trade mark infringement

    A registered trade mark is a sign used to distinguish traders’ goods/services from others. This article explains the form, purpose, infringement and penalties of trade marks, as governed by the Trade Marks Act 1995 in Australia.

  • Shareholder oppression

    Shareholder oppression

    What is shareholder oppression? Shareholder oppression can occur when the majority shareholders in a company misuse their power to oppress the minority shareholders.

  • Why employers must follow correct processes

    Why employers must follow correct processes

    Employers may be surprised to learn that a valid dismissal can still be deemed unfair by the Fair Work Commission if procedural fairness and natural justice requirements weren’t met.

  • ACCC v A Whistle (1979) PL

    ACCC v A Whistle (1979) PL

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action against a business for allegedly publishing false reviews online. Learn more about the case and what businesses can do to avoid breaching the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and ACCC guidelines.

  • Businesses obligations when trading online – CC Act 2010 (Cth)

    Businesses obligations when trading online – CC Act 2010 (Cth)

    This article provides an overview of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and its application to online sales, including provisions relating to misleading conduct, single price representation, unconscionable conduct, unfair contract terms and remedies for contraventions.

  • Payroll tax obligations for your business

    Payroll tax obligations for your business

    Discover the employer obligations and potential tax savings associated with payroll tax in Queensland. Learn about registering, exemptions, deductions, and rebates that businesses may be able to take advantage of, as well as the consequences of not paying payroll tax.

  • Implied terms in software development – the submarine in the code

    Implied terms in software development – the submarine in the code

    Court resolves copyright in code without contract. Evidence leads to declaration of ownership and orders to deliver source code. Court implies term limiting the Respondent’s hourly rate claim.

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