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Recent Publications

Beware of overpromising IT pitch: lessons from BskyB v EDS

In this Boardroom Radio, Kate Marshall, a Partner at Middletons, examines the recent case between BskyB and EDS in the United Kingdom, and the consequences of overpromising when pitching for information technology (IT) work, and consequently under delivering. More...

September 2010

Diversity in Australian boardrooms: The ASX diversity guidelines

In recognition of the problem that women are poorly represented on boards and in senior management positions, the ASX has followed the lead of other major stock exchanges around the world and introduced guidelines designed to increase diversity in Australian boardrooms. More...

September 2010

Changes to notice requirements for off-the-plan sales contracts

Further to our most recent eAlert highlighting the significant proposed changes to off-the-plan sales, we have received many enquiries questioning the full impact of the changes caused by the Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2010 (Vic) (the Bill). More...

August 2010

Piracy Legal Update - June 2010

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Property, Development & Construction Legal Update - June 2010

The rules for lapsing periods for development consents are changed by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Development Consents) Act 2010, which commenced on 26 May 2010.

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Workplace Relations & Safety Legal Update - May 2010

- Fair Work Australia (FWA) rejects McDonald's Enterprise Agreement
- Victorian accident compensation reform: what will this mean for your business?

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Franchising Legal Update - May 2010

- Millionaire burned after claiming a special relationship with the ACCC
- Court finds Mailpost posties mislead
- Managing your reputation and liability at a board level
- Consumer protection laws passed … and there's more to come
- Middletons advises Mitre 10 on a landmark deal to secure a $55 million investment
- New National Product Safety Regime
- Private equity influences Mitre 10 deal

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Banking & Financial Services Legal Update - March 2010

- Banking
- Financial Services
- Corporate Insolvency

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