As published in CK Momentum Issue 7  (Click here to download)   Minutes of directors' meetings are critical in protecting the directors and managers of a company from claims that they have not properly discharged their duties. There can be serious reputational...

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...

Getting a notice of intention to resume your land ("Notice") from a government authority ("Authority") can be a very distressing event for a property owner, particularly if the Notice relates to a family home or business premises. Often, the resumption will only be...

As published in CK Momentum Issue 3  (Click here to download) There are some who argue that the only way to survive the next wave of innovation will be to better understand and engage with our natural, social and financial resources... Richard Branson, in his...

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has placed a sharp focus on the use of credence claims (that is, claims which involve a representation of a premium or special characteristic about a product) in marketing in the Food and Beverage industry. In a...