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Where we discuss the latest trending legal topics across a wide range of areas,
industry developments and all recent media releases, deals and awards.
April 15, 2022
Media Release: Takeovers Panel declines to make a declaration of unacceptable circumstances
On 22 March 2022, the Takeovers Panel declined to make a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the affairs of Smoke Alarms Holdings Limited (Smoke Alarms).
March 1, 2022
It’s official: Electronic signing and virtual meetings are here to stay
In some good news since our last article, as of 23 February 2022, the temporary provisions that enabled the electronic execution of documents (including deeds) and virtual company meetings have now been made permanent.
August 31, 2021
Are electronic execution of documents and virtual meetings here to stay?
Last year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government introduced temporary reforms under the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020, to allow companies to execute documents electronically and for companies to host virtual meetings, such as AGMs. These temporary measures, despite being extended under the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 3) 2020, expired on 21 March 2021.
May 23, 2021
Director Identification Numbers (DINs) now legislated in Australia
Following the commencement of new legislation as of 4 April 2021, a scheme requiring directors to be registered and receive a ‘director identification number’ (DIN) is now officially in force.
April 11, 2021
Changes affecting director resignations
Amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) which affect the way directors (and their alternates) can resign took effect on 18 February 2021.
March 30, 2021
Expiry of COVID-19 relief measures – general meetings and electronic execution of documents
Early in 2020, the Federal Treasurer published the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 which was later repealed and remade by the Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 3) 2020 (Determination No. 3) (collectively, the Determinations).
April 13, 2020
Federal Government unlocks the door to rent relief for commercial tenants in COVID-19 crisis
The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a new Code of Conduct (Code) that is to regulate commercial and retail leases for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 23, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Government talks up insolvency lifeline
Yesterday, 22 March 2020, the Federal Government announced its intention to make temporary changes to insolvency laws and roll out further temporary relief for financially distressed businesses.
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: A global pandemic with local implications
COVID-19 is presenting unprecedented challenges for businesses and our community as a whole. We appreciate that this is a difficult and uncertain time for many.
February 9, 2020
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