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Apr
23
2025

23 Apr 2025

Kramer v Stone: Using Proprietary Estoppel to enforce an unfulfilled promise

The recent High Court decision in Kramer v Stone [2024] HCA 48 confirmed the position accepted by the Courts in Australia on proprietary estoppel and clarified some of its key elements.

Apr
01
2025

01 Apr 2025

Turning Back Time – Extensions of Time to Respond to Adverse Reports in Trade Mark Applications

You may be about to run out of time, or indeed have run out of time, to respond to an Adverse Report on your Trade Mark application. But that does not mean you should abandon it because you can take steps to seek an extension of time to address the issues identified in the Adverse Report, to protect and preserve your exclusive rights to your proposed Trade Mark for your unique business or brand.

Feb
26
2025

26 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of Victoria’s Oppression Proceeding Program

The Supreme Court of Victoria Oppression Proceeding Program aims to provide an efficient and cost-effective resolution for shareholder disputes.

Jan
30
2025

30 Jan 2025

Oppression Claims in Shareholder and Unitholder Disputes

Navigate your way through a dispute between co–owners of a business as shareholders or unitholders.

Dec
18
2024

18 Dec 2024

The Trend Towards Testamentary Trusts in Estate Planning

You’ve spent your whole life building and protecting your wealth.
Your will is the most important document you will ever sign, to ensure your estate is appropriately and safely passed onto your family.

Dec
04
2024

04 Dec 2024

The Fair Work Commission’s power to review unfair contract terms in services contracts

Discover more about how the Fair Work Commission now has the authority to review and amend unfair terms in services contracts between principals and independent contractors.

Oct
23
2024

23 Oct 2024

Spreading the Word: Approaching a Year on from Pay Secrecy Legislative Reform

Find out more about the Secure Jobs, Better Pay (2022) amendment to the Fair Work Act (2009) and what it means for employers and employees.

Sep
08
2024

08 Sep 2024

Revocation of a Grant of Representation in Victoria

Learn more about the revocation of a grant of representation and how to address various scenarios where issues may arise.

Jul
12
2024

12 Jul 2024

Challenging a Bankruptcy Notice or Statutory Demand

Explore why prompt action and professional advice in insolvency and debt recovery cases are needed, with examples in the Lamb v Sherman case.