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Business Masterclass Breakfast
Matthew Lenhoff presented at Hall Chadwicks’ Business Masterclass breakfast series this morning on legal risk in business and what systems can be implemented to mitigate the prospects of legal dispute. It was great to see many business owners turn up and take the opportunity to better understa… -
Williams + Hughes hosts first Sundowner with Stirling Business Association
We had a great time co-hosting a night of networking with the Stirling Business Association last night. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with local business people with the great turnout a testament to the thriving Stirling business community. Thanks to Yvonne, Andreea and Aimee at… -
Security of Payment Reform in the Western Australian Building & Construction Industry
On 31 October 2018, the State Government’s Industry Advisory Group published its report on ‘Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building and Construction Industry’. The Report was a response to recent high-profile corporate collapses in the building and construction industry su… -
Trends in Business Payment Disputes
Dominique Engelter, Principal, discusses trends in business payment disputes in the latest member blog for the Stirling Business Association. Click here to read the full article. … -
Work Health & Safety Update – Increased Penalties Passed in Western Australia
On 3 October 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA) and the Mines Safety and Inspection Amendment Act 2018 (WA) (collectively the Acts) came into effect, which significantly increased the current penalties for work health and safety offences in Western Australia. The ne… -
WA Mining Club’s Minesite18 released
The WA Mining Club has released Minesite18, their annual year in review of the WA Mining Industry. Alongside great articles from major players in the WA mining industry you will find an overview of the main legal developments written by Williams + Hughes’ Principal, Damian Quail. Damia.. -
A general introduction to Safe Harbour
What is safe harbour? A common fear for directors when a company is insolvent or nearing insolvency is their personal liability for debts incurred by the company, if the company continues to trade and then ultimately goes into liquidation. This can lead to the pre-emptive appointment of a v… -
Developers and landlords can release their breath – performance bonds and guarantees remain enforceable
In a decision that would otherwise have had serious ramifications, not only in the construction industry but across other industry sectors such as commercial leasing, developers successfully enforced performance and maintenance bonds where the paying financier tried to dodge payment on the basis of … -
Sabacc Strikes Back: Disney’s Latest Star Wars Dispute
US entertainment monolith Disney is once again flexing its legal muscle in order to protect its evergreen Star Wars brand. This time, the dispute is over a concept that was introduced within the story of its Star Wars movies, called “Sabacc”. This obscure Star Wars indicia was first refe… -
Buying a power boat for the wife – not necessarily an unreasonable director related transaction, but only in the right circumstances
In 2013 a WA Supreme Court decision may have caught the attention of small company directors; it seemed using the company’s funds to buy that shiny new boat for the wife might not be a voidable transaction or breach of directors’ duties after all… Unfortunately for some, that d…