by wunwabbit | May 12, 2022 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
The Federal election is days away and the Victorian state election is also approaching. You may have made, or be considering, a financial donation to a political candidate or political party. Political donations are regulated in both the Federal and Victorian...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 22, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Motorsport, Sport
Sven Burchartz, Senior Partner of Kalus Kenny Intelex, has been recognised in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards as the winner of the Litigation award. These prestigious national awards recognise the accomplishments, innovation, and professional development...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Nov 2, 2021 | Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
With COVID-19 mandatory vaccination directions sweeping across Australia, one important question remains a constant: Who’s liable if someone has an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine while mandatory directions are enforced? No Fault COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme On 28...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Oct 22, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
With the lockdown ending, the Victorian Government has introduced a new set of requirements, under the ‘Open Premises Directions’. The content of the new directions was not made available until around midnight last night, meaning many businesses opening today will be...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Aug 23, 2021 | Building & Construction, Dispute Resolution
Although it’s trite to say the pandemic has had an impact on Victoria’s courts and tribunals, the difficulties experienced at the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal have been profound. The Tribunal was under the microscope last week in a decision by Judge...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Jun 16, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Motorsport, Sport
Kalus Kenny Intelex is thrilled to announce that Sven Burchartz has been short-listed for the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021. Sven has been named as a finalist in both the Commercial Partner and Litigation Partner categories. The Partner of...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 14, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution
On 31 December 2020, the extension of the temporary relief measures introduced by the Federal Government on 22 March 2020 came to an end. In their place, the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Act 2020 (Cth) (Act) and corresponding Regulations took...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Mar 9, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (Phoenixing Act) was enacted last month to assist ASIC and liquidators to combat illegal phoenixing activity in Australia. The Phoenixing Act amends the Corporations Act 2001, A New Tax System (Goods...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Feb 15, 2021 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution
Businesses need to be aware of a new regulation around harm to the environment and human health. Noise pollution, chemical storage, waste management and contamination will all be put under the microscope, closer than ever before. Is your business ready? Key amendments...
by wunwabbit | Dec 7, 2020 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution
The Covid-19 restrictions have had devastating effects on many businesses across Australia. Businesses may turn to their business interruption insurance to consider whether they are covered against the interruption caused by Covid-19. Like any claim under an insurance...
by wunwabbit | Nov 26, 2020 | Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law
The challenges of 2020 have been experienced by us all – as individuals, as businesses and as a community. We did not face the same challenges, but it would be difficult to find anyone who was not impacted by the events of this year. For businesses, the strain of...
by Tiffany Mechkaroff | Sep 7, 2020 | Dispute Resolution
The Federal Government will extend the temporary relief measures for financially distressed individuals and businesses to 31 December 2020. The measures include: 1. The period within which a statutory demand must be complied is extended from 21 days to 6 months 2. The...