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Empireal and the $1 Deal: Honesty, Insolvency and the Limits of Director Liability

When does a director cross the line? Re Empireal explores the fine line between legitimate crisis management and breach of duty as a director, helping directors and insolvency practitioners understand what it takes to stay on the right side of it.

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New ASIC Guidance on Insolvent Trading

On 6 December 2024, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) updated its Regulatory Guide: Duty to prevent insolvent trading: Guide for directors (RG 217).

The guide contains key principles intended to help directors comply with their duty to prevent insolvent trading and how to establish safe harbour protection through proactive monitoring and timely action.

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