When a business cannot recover its accounts receivables internally, it is essential to engage legal professionals who specialise in debt recovery before cash flow issues overcome the business.

This brings us to a question often asked by Credit Managers and those within the trade credit industry more generally: “Should I engage a law firm or another agent to collect the debt?”.

We are thrilled to announce a series of well-deserved promotions within our firm, effective Monday, 1 July. These promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, our appreciation of hard work, and our aim to foster talent within the firm.

As part of the Closing Loopholes Act amendments, from 1 July 2024, all Modern Awards and newly made Enterprise Agreements will include a new standard clause prescribing that Workplace (site Union) Delegates will have the right to actively, directly represent the industrial interests of both union members and potential members in the workplace.

This includes the right of a Delegate to represent employees in disputes with their employer.

A common question is whether the sale by a mortgagee exercising power of sale will extinguish all subsequent encumbrances when the transfer is registered.

In particular, will all caveats be removed on registration of the Transfer by the Mortgagee Exercising Power of Sale?

Recent court decisions mean that medical practices and consultant practitioners should speak with employment lawyers to ensure they aren’t hit with unexpected payroll tax because of how they engage practitioners.

June is Pride Month. It is a time for celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTIQA+ community and allies. It holds different meanings for different people, and to capture the diversity, I reached out to various individuals at Holman Webb Lawyers and asked, “What does Pride Month Mean to You?

The principles of tacking are an important yet often misunderstood concept in the securitisation of debt. For lenders, confusion generally surrounds the priorities for real property and personal property security. However, with a proper understanding of the principles, lenders can mitigate some of the priority issues that arise with registered and unregistered mortgages.

Earlier today, the Fair Work Commission’s expert wage panel increased the National Minimum Wage and all rates in Modern Awards by 3.75%, commencing the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2024.  This increase in minimum wages will coincide with the legislated rise in minimum superannuation contributions, increasing to 11.5%, on 1 July 2024.

LONEY V LUTHA GROUP PTY LTD T/AS SUSSEX INLET SERVICE STATION PTY (NO 2)

Holman Webb Lawyers recently successfully defended proceedings in the District Court in the case of Loney v Luthra Group Pty Ltd t/as Sussex Inlet Service Station (No 2).

Most people know that a contract for the sale of land in New South Wales must generally contain a copy of the title documents, drainage and sewerage diagram and a planning certificate (section 10.7) issued by the local council.