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The Federal Court of Australia’s judgment in ASIC v Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd highlights that if a corporation honestly relies on advice from their lawyers that may provide reasonable grounds to defend the making of a representation that concerns the present state of affairs. The Federal Court found that representations made by Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Ltd (REST) regarding their rules and practice were opinions expressed as to the law based on reasonable grounds due to reliance on advice received from their lawyers and other trusted sources. Therefore, the representations made could not amount to misleading or deceptive conduct. https://bit.ly/4fo7Kps #misleadinganddeceptiveconduct #representations #litigation

Full Federal Court provides guidance on the application of disability discrimination laws. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YrKAro

2 weeks to go: Register now for our November webinar: Avoiding red flags on greenwashing: Director’s Duties in the ESG space. Director’s duties are expanding in the ESG space, especially in relation to nature-related risks. Both ASIC and the ACCC have identified greenwashing as a significant ongoing area of concern and investigations of this nature are high on their regulatory agenda. For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/4fcVE2s

We are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join Sladen Legal’s Business Law team full-time, based in our Melbourne CBD office. As a leading commercial law firm, we are dedicated to providing top-tier legal advice and services to private enterprises. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3UkVZbh

While the thin capitalisation rules have traditionally had limited application to many private groups, the new debt deduction creation rules (DDCR) that apply from 1 July 2024 are a clear creep into that space. For Australian private groups that control a foreign entity (irrespective of size), or are controlled by a foreign entity, the DDCR will mean that there needs to be careful consideration of related entity financing, including pre-1 July 2024 financing, to determine whether debt deductions are deductible. https://bit.ly/3YEdVQT #thincapitalisation #privategroups #tax #debtdeductioncreation

Sladen Legal has been recognised as a Third Tier Leading Tax Law Firm – Victoria, 2024 in the recently released Doyle's Guide Victoria, 2024. Congratulations Tax Team! https://bit.ly/3YDke7m

Congratulations to Sladen Legal Principal, Neil Brydges, for being listed in #doylesguide as a Leading Lawyer in Leading Tax Lawyers – Victoria, 2024. Fantastic recognition Neil! https://bit.ly/3YDke7m

Sladen Legal congratulates Daniel Smedley, Principal for his recognition as a Leading Victorian Tax Lawyer in Doyle's Guide Leading Tax Lawyers – Victoria, 2024. #doylesguide Great work Daniel! https://bit.ly/3YDke7m

Register now for our November webinar: Avoiding red flags on greenwashing: Director’s Duties in the ESG space. Director’s duties are expanding in the ESG space, especially in relation to nature-related risks. Both ASIC and the ACCC have identified greenwashing as a significant ongoing area of concern and investigations of this nature are high on their regulatory agenda. For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/4fcVE2s

The NSW Supreme Court has ruled a former SMSF trustee can sell a property while in administration on the provision the fund's existing members consent to the sale. https://ow.ly/3mGf50TLlWa Sladen Legal Terence Wong #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine