Whether conducted by way of a royal commission, a statutory inquiry, a regulator or a coroner, inquiries are increasingly supported by procedural guidance regarding matters such as document production, confidentiality...
There are three key issues that arise in any tenant insolvency scenario and are central to protecting a landlord’s commercial position. Addressing these issues proactively before an insolvency event occurs...
Compulsory notices are one of the most important investigative tools available to regulators, but technical drafting errors can undermine their validity and delay investigations. This edition of The Commonwealth Brief...
While voluntary administration is a restructuring tool designed to maximise the prospects of a company’s survival, liquidation and receivership represent fundamentally different processes, and they carry different consequences for landlords.
The Supreme Court of Queensland's judgement in Tycho Pty Ltd v Trustworthy Nominees Pty Ltd serves as a helpful reminder of the considerations the court will take into account in...
Financial pressure across a range of sectors have increased the frequency with which landlords are dealing with tenants entering external administration. While commercial leases often provide landlords with robust enforcement...
Failure of parties to comply with the terms of a commercial lease is not uncommon. Learn more about the options for parties to exercise their rights to seek performance of...
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) protects consumers from misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct. Front-line customer service has always been a high-risk area for businesses, particularly where consumer rights...
AI-powered note-takers are quickly becoming an important productivity tool. While these tools offer efficiency and convenience, risks may arise when AI-generated notes are produced in regulatory investigations or commercial disputes.
In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach tragedy, the Australian Government has launched a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Royal Commission's terms of reference are broad and...
Legal professional privilege can protect against disclosure of documents.
In today’s competitive lending environment, securing priority for future advances is more than a technical exercise - it’s a strategic imperative. The concept of tacking, long governed by common law,...
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