In the blink of an eye, a single post, comment, article or message can go viral damaging your reputation or business in an instant. In Queensland, defamation whether published online, in print, or spoken aloud is…
Shadow Directors in Litigation: When Influence Becomes Liability
In commercial disputes, particularly those involving breach of director duties, insolvent trading, or shareholder oppression, allegations of shadow directorship often emerge as a core issue. These claims regularly arise in company collapses, restructuring scenarios, and closely…
Using Injunctions to Prevent Irreparable Business Harm
Understanding Injunctions An injunction is an equitable legal remedy that can order a party to do something specific or, more commonly, to refrain from certain actions. Injunctions are typically used to prevent or mitigate harm and…
Enforcement Options Post Judgment: What Comes Next after Default Judgment?
Receiving any type of judgment by the Court in your favour in a debt recovery matter is a significant milestone—but unfortunately, it doesn’t always mean immediate payment from a debtor. Fortunately, under the Uniform Civil Procedure…
You Can’t Just Assert That – Requirements for a Supporting Affidavit to Set Aside a Statutory Demand
A recent case from the Court of Appeal in Victoria[1] provides a useful summary of the relevant principles when seeking to set aside a statutory demand. Background On 12 March 2024, Watagan Park Pty Ltd (“Watagan…