To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction The growth of the global economy has fostered an environment for cross-border transactions to thrive. However, in many instances where parties are concluding agreements in cross-border transactions, they may not be able to conclude the contracts…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In an unprecedented legal move, ExxonMobil has instituted a lawsuit against two shareholder activists, alleging that their proposed resolution seeks to unduly interfere with the company’s day-to-day operations. Notably, Exxon points out that a similar proposal failed…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On 20 March 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his address at the Second Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference, emphasised the vital imperative of rectifying the injustices endured by black South Africans during the apartheid era. This call …
Key Takeaways In Australian family law, while “Decree Nisi” and “Decree Absolute” terms are no longer used, the divorce process inherently includes similar stages—initial approval and finalisation— the decree nisi is the initial approval and the decree absolute is the final decree ending the marriage legally. The initial divorce application, akin to…
Imagine coming home to a flurry of excited barks, a happy chirp at the door, or a gentle nudge from a cold nose. From the ecstatic tail wags to the rumbling purrs, our pets shower us with an outpouring of pure joy and unwavering love unlike anything else. They seamlessly integrate into our families, becoming…
06 April 2024 ClarkeKann Lawyers To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Disputes between company shareholders and directors are common place and can have a significant impact on a company’s operation. It is also not unusual for protracted disputes to ultimately lead to…
In the media House prices continue to rise as number of landlords increase Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows lending to investors – otherwise known as landlords – has jumped almost 20 per cent in the past year. Almost four in 10 people taking out a mortgage now are landlords. Mr Lawless suggested…
Michael Bacina, Steven Pettigrove, Tim Masters, Jake Huang, Luke Higgins, Luke Misthos & Kelly Kim of the Piper Alderman Blockchain Group bring you the latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law. SBF Sentenced in FTX Failure Fraud Fallout Today Sam Bankman-Fried (commonly known as SBF), former CEO and founder of the…
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Is your director client vulnerable to repayment demands from a liquidator? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made it widely known that numerous small businesses have outstanding tax debts, a significant portion of which accumulated during the…
06 April 2024 ExpertsDirect To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Briggs on behalf of the Boonwurrung People v State of Victoria (2024) FCA 288 Background The substantive proceeding is a native title determination application of a swathe of land and waters in…