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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
Middletons wins the BRW ANZ "Private Business of the Year" award for 2010
Last night at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne, Middletons won the prestigious BRW ANZ "Private Business of the Year" award for 2010. The award was presented at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne, where David Smorgon of Generation Holdings delivered a keynote address and Jean Kitson hosted the evening as master of ceremonies. More...
August 2010
Civil Procedure Bill 2010 (Vic)
The Victorian Parliament yesterday passed the Civil Procedure Bill 2010 (Vic), which applies to the Victorian Magistrates', County and Supreme Courts and has the aim of facilitating the determination of disputes in a more timely and cost effective manner. Some of the reforms introduced by the Bill are significant, in particular the steps that are now required to be taken by parties before proceedings are instituted. Similar reforms were before the Commonwealth Parliament (in the Civil Dispute Resolution Bill 2010 (Cth)) when it was dissolved for the election and may be re-introduced depending on the outcome of the imminent federal poll. More...
August 2010
New GST provisions for transport and related services
Following recent amendments to the GST Act, Australian carriers, forwarders and brokers will no longer be subject to GST exposure when they provide local transport services to a foreign transport company in relation to international transport of goods. More...
August 2010
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