by Dannielle Ford | Apr 15, 2020 | Business Law, General
On Monday 13 April 2020, the NSW Government announced a funding boost and new emergency measures to protect tenancies. Land tax waivers In a further bid to encourage agreements on rent reductions, the Government has also allocated $440 million for land tax waivers or...
by Dannielle Ford | Apr 14, 2020 | Business Law, General
On 27 March 2020, the Federal Court handed down its decision in Cassimatis v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2020] FCAFC 52 and held the principals of Storm Financial (Storm), Emmanuel and Julie Cassimatis, had breached their director’s duties. The...
by Dannielle Ford | Apr 9, 2020 | Business Law, General
The Australian Government has recently implemented changes to legislation in response to COVID-19 and to help the economy withstand and recover from the economic impact of Coronavirus. While the new restrictions affect our day-to-day lives, the available relief...
by Dannielle Ford | Apr 6, 2020 | Business Law
There are certain contractual and legal rights available to parties who are managing the impact of COVID-19. These legal principles include “force majeure” and “frustration” and may be applicable to consumers and businesses across NSW. As there has been an official...
by Dannielle Ford | Apr 2, 2020 | Business Law
With a large proportion of the population working from home under COVID-19 restrictions, many people will be unable to physically print, sign and scan documents. While the law in Australia provides most documents can be signed by electronic signature, the authority on...
by Dannielle Ford | Mar 25, 2020 | Business Law
As business owners, our key concern is keeping our businesses afloat during uncertainty. Enduring the tough times sets up the businesses that survive to be more resilient in the future. Downturns can be scary in the moment, usually because there is no plan in place...
