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| Prescribed Private Funds - A change of name, new guidelines and legislation amendments This bulletin reviews the new guidelines and legislation amendments for all Prescribed Private Funds, which will take effect from 1 October 2009. To read more, click here. Case note: A director’s duty to exercise care, skill and diligence – ASIC v Macdonald (No 11) [2009] NSWSC 287 This case note reviews the recent decision of ASIC v Macdonald by the Supreme Court of NSW (Hardie), highlighting the key messages for directors and the importance of good corporate governance. To read more, click here. Administrators: a change of ultimate control not a ‘stop-gap’ measure This bulletin explores the implications of the recent decision of the Court of Appeal of the Victorian Supreme Court in Burbank Trading v Allmere, which raises significant issues for administrators and receivers and consequently for other stakeholders (such as the lenders and shareholders of a company) where third party rights are triggered by the appointment. To read more, click here. |
| Appointment announcement, effect 1 July 2009 The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce that on 1 July 2009 Jonathan Milner will become a partner of the firm. Also effective on 1 July, Amelia Kelly, Bridgette Toy-Cronin and Benjamin Marshall will become senior associates. Congratulations to Jonathan, Amelia, Bridgette and Benjamin on their well-deserved appointments. To read more, click here. Arnold Bloch Leibler partner appointed national chairman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia Arnold Bloch Leibler partner, Stephen Sharp, was appointed national chairman of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia in June 2009. Stephen has had a long association with the foundation, having first been appointed a board member in 1997. To read more, click here. Harold Ford Scholarship initiative: Supporting a bright future As a member of The University of Melbourne Law School Scholarships Steering Committee, Arnold Bloch Leibler, was proud to host the launch of the Melbourne JD Harold Ford Scholarship initiative on the 7 May 2009 at Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Melbourne office. To read more, click here. |
 On display: Paddy Bedford Arnold Bloch Leibler is privileged to assist and support the estate of the late Indigenous artist, Paddy Bedford, with works for sale and on display in the firm's offices. For further information, click here.  |
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