The recent Federal Court decision in ASIC v Bekier (Liability Judgment) [2026] is a timely reminder of the high standards expected of company directors and officers. The case arose from governance failures at The Star Entertainment Group (“The Star”). The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) alleged that former CEO and Managing Director Matthias Bekier [...]
During 2026, Rankin Business Lawyers is presenting a series of articles providing guidance on what to do when preparing a business for sale. This month we cover the importance of getting the legal affairs of the business in order, covering contracts, privacy, intellectual property (IP) and resolving any compliance issues. This is the important stuff! [...]
In recent months, we have discussed statutory demands from the perspective of a defendant. This month’s article considers the issue of debt enforcement and collection from a different angle: what should creditors be aware of when seeking to enforce a debt against an individual using bankruptcy proceedings? Initiating bankruptcy proceedings to recover a debt can [...]
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 December 2024 and January 2025, Lululemon sent more than 370,000 emails to Australian customers that were framed as order confirmations [...]