Compulsory Farm Debt Mediation on its way to South Australia

  • Published 19.06.2018

South Australia currently has a voluntary farm debt mediation scheme (the SA Farm Finance Strategy), however there has been a push to protect farmers rights and the Farm Debt Mediation Bill 2018 (SA) (2018 Bill) has recently been introduced to State Parliament.

Employers Liability Newsletter - June 2018

  • Published 14.06.2018

Employers Liability Newsletter - June 2018

What a Nuisance! – Court refuses to consider claim against Statutory Body for nuisance without negligence

  • Published 06.06.2018

Weber v Greater Hume Shire Council [2018] NSWSC 667

Liquidators beware: creditors may rely on set-off in unfair preference claims

  • Published 30.05.2018

Summary

The use of the set off defence has drawn plenty of heated criticism from the legal and insolvency community for a number of reasons.

It is argued by critics that the necessary element of mutuality, that is an essential requirement for the application of section 553C Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act), is lacking.1

Employers Liability Newsletter - May 2018

  • Published 22.05.2018

Employers Liability Newsletter - May 2018

Financial Services Bulletin - May 2018

  • Published 10.05.2018

Welcome to the Financial Services Bulletin (FSB) – May Edition, 2018

This edition delivers recent industry news, important case law developments, a selection of FOS and SCT determinations and TurksLegal Q&A.

In 'What's Happening Here and Now', we have a number of achievements and news items to share with you.

We hope you enjoy this edition of the FSB!

What's Happening Here and Now

Employers Liability Newsletter - April 2018

  • Published 23.04.2018

Employers Liability Newsletter - April 2018

Contaminating the duty of disclosure?

  • Published 20.04.2018

Marketform Managing Agency Ltd v Amashaw Pty Ltd [2018] NSWCA 70

Published | krystal prasad

TurksLegal is pleased to announce that both John Myatt, Partner and Doug Vorbach, Special Counsel have been recognised for their achievements in the area of Insurance Law in the 11th Edition of the 2019 Best Lawyers in Australia.

This recognition highlights their exceptional legal expertise and the appreciation held by their peers for their achievements within the Insurance industry. John and Doug have been listed with Best Lawyers since 2014.

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Farm Debt Mediation Amendment Bill 2018 (NSW)

  • Published 17.04.2018

The Farm Debt Mediation Amendment Bill 2018 (NSW) (Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 10 April 2018.