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Be Mindful of Expired Debt
New year, old debt? Be very careful about relying on the limitation defence with expired debts as was the case of Spoor V Price [2019]
RTW Intervention Seminar
ASIEQ and BTLawyers Seminar | A practical discussion on how to improve claims outcomes through RTW intervention | February 6, 2020
Debt Recovery 101
Recovering a debt owed to you can be inconvenient and complex. Find out how the process works and what you can do to increase your chances of recovering a debt
ASIC Imposes Harsher Penalties for Illegal Phoenix Schemes
Illegal phoenix schemes are under the microscope with ASIC. A Director and two pre-insolvency advisors have been charged.
Insurance Disclosure Application Rejected by Supreme Court
Queensland Supreme Court refuses an application by a class-action plaintiff to obtain a copy of the defendant’s insurance policy.
Employee Terminated for Taking Sick Leave to see the Wiggles
By Conor Gillam and Kerrie Jackson - The decision by Toyota to terminate an employee who dishonestly took personal leave to take his son to see The Wiggles has [...]
Wrongful Termination: CEO Awarded $2.2 million in Damages
By Stephanie Philippou - On 11 October 2019, the Court gave Judgment in favour of ousted CEO, Mr Stephen Lake, when the board declined to renew his contract. Lake was [...]
Managing Risk at your Work Christmas Party
Want to avoid the work Christmas party hangover this year? We have answered some commonly asked questions which will help you and your company manage risk this social season.
Construction Company fined for Discrimination Against Non-union Contractor
A Brisbane construction company has been forced to pay $275,000 in compensation and penalties for discrimination against a tiling company which did not have an enterprise agreement with the CFMEU.