HCA: transcripts of the ASIC appeal hearing against the former office holders of James Hardie
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Archive for the 'Corporations Law' Category
Chaplaincy fight tests nationhood powers
Thursday, July 21st, 2011Sydney Morning Herald Dan Harrison July 21, 2011 NSW has joined a Queensland father in challenging the constitutional validity of the controversial national school chaplaincy program, arguing the scheme exceeds the federal government’s powers. Read more…
Company directors – improper conduct
Monday, July 4th, 2011Phoenix Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd v Coastline Constructions Pty Ltd and Michelle McCracken and Jarrod McCracken [2011] QSC 167 Allens Arthur Robinson The Supreme Court of Queensland has made an award of damages under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the ‘improper’ conduct of a company director. On the facts, the director had caused the [...]
The Centro decision and the approval of financial statements
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: This week’s Federal Court decision in relation to ASIC’s case against Centro’s directors demonstrates how demanding a director’s duties in approving financial statements are. In order to meet those demands, Boards may seek to change the ways in which financial information is presented to them and how they review it. [...]
HCA: dishonesty and evidence of “good character”
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Setting aside statutory demands & strict compliance with time limits
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Focus: Insured’s entitlement to reinsurance recoveries of HIH entities
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: Members of the former James Hardie Group insured by HIH have established their entitlement to payment of reinsurance recoveries held by the liquidators of HIH. Partner Dean Carrigan (view CV), Lawyer Larissa Chu and Law Graduate Alexander Edwards report. Background The decision Conclusion Reproduced with permission of Allens Arthur [...]
Focus: Fortescue appeal decision confirms high continuous disclosure standards
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Allens Arthur Robinson In brief: The Full Federal Court recently handed down its appeal decision overturning the trial judge, and finding that Fortescue Metals Group misled the market and failed to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations in connection with announcements to the ASX and the media in 2004. Partner Richard Harris (view CV) , [...]
Fiduciary responsibilities of company directors
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011Streeter v Western Areas Exploration Pty Ltd [No 2] [2011] WASCA 17 The fiduciary duties of directors are comprehensively reviewed by the WA Court of Appeal. I refer to the judgment of Murphy JA at paragraphs 364 – 454. Brisbane Barrister – David Cormack
CSR’s appeal allowed on demerger (asbestos liabilities)
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