As family law practitioners we often see social media posts and screenshots used in evidence in family law disputes.

It is undeniable that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique and challenging issues for Australian businesses, causing long-term disruption to business. Adding further complexity is that, historically, the insurance industry would not provide relief to businesses affected by a pandemic.

Badenoch Integrated Logging Pty Ltd v Bryant, in the matter of Gunns Limited (in liq) (receivers and managers appointed) [2021] FCAFC 64 (which judgment was delivered on 10 May 2021), abolished what is known as the “peak indebtedness rule”.

Harwood Andrews has started the 2021/22 financial year by announcing the appointment of Ali Erskine and Ben Broadhead as Principal. Both Ali and Ben are part of the firm’s dispute resolution practice.

A restraint clause is not enforceable just because an employee has signed an employment contract agreeing to it.

Harwood Andrews is pleased to announce that as of 1 July 2021, preeminent tax lawyer
Rob Warnock will join the Business Law Team in Geelong.