Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights

23 August 2010

Welcome to Litigation and Dispute Resolution Insights, in which we'll look at:

"genuine steps" under the new Civil Dispute Resolution Bill 2010
what's next for the extra-territorial operation of US securities laws following Morrison v NAB
reforming NSW class action laws
what you really need to know about alternative dispute resolution clauses
and what to do if you're on the receiving end of a statutory demand.

Civil Dispute Resolution Bill - a genuine step towards more ADR?

By Luke Buchanan and Benjamin Willis.

Litigants in the federal court system will need to take genuine steps to resolve disputes outside of court if a new bill is passed, say Luke Buchanan and Ben Willis.

Global reach of US securities class actions curbed

By Nicholas Mavrakis and Michael Legg.

The US Supreme Court's decision in Morrison v NAB curbs the extra-territorial operation of US securities laws, as Nicholas Mavrakis and Michael Legg explain.

NSW announces reforms to its class action laws

By Colin Loveday and Greg Williams.

NSW class action laws are set for reform, say Colin Loveday and Greg Williams.

What you really need to know about alternative dispute resolution clauses

By Douglas Bishop, Norman Lucas and Peter Keel.

Both sides in a deal want to avoid litigation and use alternative dispute resolution - but how? Doug Bishop, Norm Lucas and Peter Keel look at the basics of ADR clauses in contracts.

Speak now, or forever hold your peace

By Karen O'Flynn.

In her second article on statutory demands, Karen O'Flynn looks at what you should do if you're on the receiving end of a statutory demand.

Insolvency on a global scale

By David Cowling.

Clayton Utz is the first major Australian law firm to be invited to join the Group of 36, composed of the key players in multinational insolvency.

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