Hardies Lawyers - News Headlines

New Website

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to the efforts of Ryan Briggs, Hardies Lawyers has a new look website. We hope you enjoy our new online presence as much as we do.

Happy Holidays

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Wishing all staff, clients and associates a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2010.

Asia Pacific Exchange Merger

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have just announced a merger agreement to enable customers to capitalise on listing, trading, clearing and settlement opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. This is an exciting development for companies which are listed, or are intending to list, on ASX. Click here for more information.

Liability Laws Deterring Directors

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A new survey of company directors in Australia has revealed that the burden of laws imposing personal liability on directors is stifling business decision-making. Click here for more information.

Corporations Act Amendments

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Recent amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) have changed the way people can access information kept on company registers, requiring persons seeking a copy of shareholder registers to state the purpose for which they will use the register. Click here for more information.

Report Outlines Benefits of ASX-SGX Merger

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The Australian Securities Exchange has released a report which outlines the reasons why the ASX merger with the Singapore Exchange Limited is in Australia's national interest. Click here for more information.

New Laws Proposed for Executive Remuneration

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The government is proposing new laws to strengthen the regulatory framework relating to the remuneration of company directors and executives. Click here for more information.

Seasons Greetings

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Seasons greetings to all of our valued clients and partners. We sincerely hope you have a very happy Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2011.

Securities Trading Policies Become Mandatory

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

From 1 January 2011, all ASX-listed entities will be required to have in place a securities trading policy for directors and other key management personnel and provide that policy to ASX for release to the market. Click here for more information.

Tribunal Rules Exercise of Lessee's Option Invalid

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

A recent decision by the Administrative Decisions Tribunal in New South Wales highlights the importance for lessees to follow the procedures set out in the lease when exercising an option to renew the term of the lease. Click here for more information.

Tribunal Rejects Lessee's Argument

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The following decision from the Administrative Decisions Tribunal of New South Wales illustrates the significance of accurately describing the leased premises in a retail lease. Click here for more information.

Securities Laws to be Overhauled

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The new national regime aimed at overhauling securities laws in Australia continues to approach at a rate of knots. Click here for more information.

Reform of Directors' Liability Provisions

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Further progress is at last being made towards the reform of directors' liability provisions. Click here for more information.

Court Confirms Liability of Assignee's Guarantors

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

A recent decision by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal illustrates that the release of a lessee and its guarantor from liability under a lease after the lease has been assigned does not affect the subsequent liability of the assignee's guarantors. Click here for more information.

Court Rules No Acceptance of Offer to Lease

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Supreme Court of Queensland has rejected an assertion by a proposed lessee that the parties intended to be bound prior to execution of formal lease documents. Read more.

PPS Register to Include Company Charges

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

From October 2011, company charges will no longer be required to be lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Read More.

Proposed Laws for National Business Names Registration

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The government has introduced legislation to establish a national business names registration system. Read more.

PPS Bill Introduced

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The government has introduced the Personal Property Securities (Registration Commencement) Bill 2011. Read more.

Unregistered Deed Not Incorporated by Reference in Easement

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled that an unregistered deed, referred to in a registered easement, could not be used to construe the easement. Read more.

Legislation for National Business Names Registration Passed

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Bills to establish a national business names registration system have passed both houses of the Australian Parliament. Read more.

National Business Names Registration System Receives Royal Assent

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Legislation for the new national business names registration system has received Royal Assent. Read more.

Court Rules Exercise of Option to Lease Invalid

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The New South Wales Supreme Court has considered the validity of a notice sent by email purporting to renew a lease for a further term. Read more.

When Does a Lease Become Binding?

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The following decision from the New South Wales Supreme Court explores the issue of when a lease agreement becomes binding. Read more.