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Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025 implications for building professionals
Analysis of Victoria's new Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025, examining rectification orders, proportionate liability changes, and insurance implications for architects, engineers, plumbers and building surveyors.
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When VCAT can award costs against parties and settlement rejection consequences
Analysis of VCAT's power to award litigation costs under sections 109 and 112 of the VCAT Act, including circumstances where rejecting settlement offers may result in adverse cost orders for applicants and respondents.
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Regulatory Investigations and Client Legal Privilege: ASIC v Macleod
The landmark ASIC v Macleod decision reaffirms that legal professional privilege can be maintained even when documents are shared with regulators under a voluntary disclosure agreement. This post examines the critical implications for professionals facing regulatory scrutiny, highlighting the importance of early legal engagement and proper privilege protection strategies in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
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Shareholder breakups and oppression proceedings
The Supreme Court of Victoria's dedicated Oppression Proceedings List offers business owners a streamlined and effective solution for resolving shareholder disputes in as little as six months. This post highlights how the Court's proactive case management approach—featuring standardized orders for document access, valuation timetables, and early mediation—cuts through the complexity of corporate breakups to deliver more efficient, cost-effective outcomes for warring business partners.
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When company disputes become shareholder oppression
Shareholder oppression laws protect minority interests in Australia's 3.4 million companies, allowing courts to intervene when conduct unfairly prejudices members—but as recent cases show, not every company dispute qualifies for these protections under the Corporations Act.
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