Director Penalty Notices: What Every Company Director Needs to Know
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly increased its use of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) as part of a broader effort to recover unpaid company tax debts. In the 2024-25 financial year alone, the ATO [...]
Lululemon’s $702,900 Spam Fine: A Compliance Warning for Australian Businesses
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA)’s recent $702,900 penalty against Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd (Lululemon) is a sharp reminder that “service emails” can easily become unlawful marketing communications if not handled carefully. Between [...]
B Corp Month: Celebrating a Framework Underpinning Ethical, Sustainable Business Practices
At Rankin Business Lawyers, we do law differently: and one of the pillars that underpins the way we go about this lies in our longstanding partnership with B Corp. Rankin Business Lawyers is proudly a [...]
When Your Company Receives a Statutory Demand, What Comes Next?
A statutory demand is a serious legal notice. It is not a routine request for payment, and should not be ignored or procrastinated over. Companies failing to respond to a statutory demand within a fixed [...]
Unfair Contract Terms and the Risk to Small Suppliers
For many small supply and manufacturing businesses, securing a contract with a major retailer or distributor is a significant commercial milestone. It can mean volume, credibility and growth. However, it often comes with a non-negotiable [...]
Sale Readiness and Vendor Due Diligence: Build Trust Before You Go to Market
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers will be presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. To kick off, this month we cover sales readiness and vendor [...]
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