As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Stone & Chalk describes itself as “an independent, not for profit Fintech hub whose overarching objective is to help foster and accelerate the development of world leading Fintech startups”. Before it...
The consultation period recently ended for draft AS11000 General Conditions of Contracts (“AS 11000”) from Standards Australia. AS11000 isa new standard contract that is intended to provide general guidance for legal contracts in all sectors of industry, including...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) While unwelcome emails advertising phoney products sent en masse are illegal, you may be surprised to learn that even a well intentioned marketing campaign can fall foul of the Spam Act (“Act”). A message...
IN THIS ISSUE: When is an individual liable for Award underpayments? Recent penalties awarded against individuals Wage increase effective 1 July 2015 – a timely reminder to review pay rates WHEN IS AN INDIVIDUAL LIABLE FOR AWARD UNDERPAYMENTS? An individual, not just...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Cloud based tech companies, scalability and disruptive technology. Small, agile startups rushing to innovate and find a gap in the market. It is activity on a scale that has never been seen before. The...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) Keeping up to date with what charges are held over your business can be time consuming and costly. It is impractical for business owners to constantly search the Personal Property Securities Register...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 7 (Click here to download) Congratulations! You are ready to start scaling your business and take on your first commercial lease! Now comes the negotiations with the landlord on the commercial terms of lease. Here we list some tips...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) ASIC'S December 2015 insolvency statistics show that corporate insolvencies in the second quarter of the 2014/15 financial year were down 20% on the same period last year. Associate, Adam Khan, queries...
In October 2014, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Amendment Act 2014 (“Amendment Bill”) was passed. The Amendment Bill amends the current Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (“QBCC Act”). The QBCC Act affects builders,...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) In our previous issue, we broadly addressed the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (“ChAFTA”). For Australia, the winners are the dairy, mining and services sectors which will benefit from the eventual...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 6 (Click here to download) The Australian agribusiness sector continues to be the focus of strong interest from foreign investors, commentators and the Federal Government. Predictions over the last few years have proved reasonably...
The High Court's recent Judgment in Lavin v Toppi contains useful reminders and guidance on the liability of co-sureties. Litigation & Insolvency Associate, Adam Khan, looks at the broader implications of the case. THE FACTS Mrs Lavin and Ms Toppi guaranteed a...