Canadians Doing Business in Australia: Frequently Asked Questions
Canadian businesses are expressing significant concern over the imposition of a 25% tariff...
Service of Notices in Strata Disputes
In strata disputes, proper service of notices is a fundamental legal requirement that...
Australian Research and Development Tax Incentive
For companies with an aggregated turnover of less than AUD 20 million, the...
What Is the Process to Establish a Subsidiary in Australia?
As the U.S. imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports, businesses across Canada are...
What Is the Canada–Australia Double Taxation Treaty?
The Canada-Australian Double Taxation Treaty is an agreement between Canada and Australia that...
Money Had and Received: Understanding the Change of Position Defence
Money Had and Received: Understanding the Change of Position Defence In cases where...
Understanding Australian Employment Law: A Guide for Canadian Businesses Expanding into Australia
As Canadian businesses look to expand globally, Australia presents a strong and attractive...
Intention or Effect: Are Conflicts of Interest in Director Positions always Oppressive?
Intention or Effect: Are Conflicts of Interest in Directorial Positions Always Oppressive? A...
Recovering Money That Was Mistakenly Paid “Money Had and Received”
The legal principle of “money had and received” allows you to recover money...
Roles, Powers, and Legal Obligations of Strata Management Agencies in Strata Schemes
This article outlines the roles, powers, and legal obligations of strata managing agents...
You are liable for third party content on your social media outlets
Many companies now have their own Facebook page or Twitter account and use...
Understanding Strata Schemes: A Guide for Owners in NSW
Strata schemes are a common form of property ownership in multi-unit developments, including...
A Deep Dive into Agency, Forgery, and Vicarious Liability: Nathan v Dollars & Sense Ltd
In Nathan v Dollars & Sense Ltd [2008] NZSC 20 the New Zealand...
Sophisticated and Professional Investors – What are they?
The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (“The Act”) in s708(8) states that an offer...
To Reverse Takeover or not?
Picture the scenario where a thriving private company aspires to be listed on...
Amusement Industry Rivalry Heats Up in Copyright Battle: Milwell Pty Ltd v Olympic Amusements Pty Ltd [1999] FCA 63
In a 1999 proceeding, Australian amusement company Milwell Pty Ltd and Olympic Amusements...
Autodesk Inc & Ors v Ginos Engineers Pty Ltd & Anor [2009] FMCA 14: Software Piracy in the Engineering Field
In 2009, the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia heard the case between Autodesk...
Software Pirate Pays the Price: Autodesk v Cheung Case Sets Precedent for Copyright Infringement Damages
The case of Autodesk Australia Pty Ltd v Cheung (1990) 94 ALR 472...
Is it a Penalty Clause?
Is it a Penalty Clause? Is someone trying to hold you liable for...
Copyright Clash Down Under: Aristocrat v DAP Services – A Tale of Artistic Ripping and Digital Duplication
Australian gaming company, Aristocrat Technologies, brought legal proceedings against DAP Services (Kempsey) Pty...
Software Showdown: Microsoft Takes on Ezy Loans in Australian Copyright and Trademark Dispute
In the case of Microsoft Corporation v Ezy Loans Pty Ltd [2004] FCA...
Unfair Dismissal Claims & Casual Employees
An employer is entitled to end an employment relationship with an employee but...
Employee’s Leave Entitlements & Flexible Working Arrangements
COVID-19 or Coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on the global economy and...
Changes to Employment Terms
Any employer who wants to make changes to the terms of the employment...
