What’s making headlines?
Michael Hayter – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Partner, was interviewed on last night’s ABC Four Corners program — Dirty Deeds: Inside Australia’s Biggest Tax Scam
Michael Hayter – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency Partner, was interviewed on last night’s ABC Four Corners program — Dirty Deeds: Inside Australia’s Biggest Tax Scam. The program looked at the infamous Plutus Payroll scheme and the conspiracy to defraud more than $100 million from Australian taxpayers. Michael previously cross-examined Simon Anquetil…
Michael Byrnes has written an article ‘Is it too risky to discuss politics in the workplace?’ Published in HRM Online 26 June 2023
Michael Byrnes has written an article ‘Is it too risky to discuss politics in the workplace?’ Published in HRM Online 26 June 2023. To read the full article please click here …
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “50+ hour weeks remain too common for lawyers”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 June 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article “50+ hour weeks remain too common for lawyers”, published in Lawyers Weekly on 26 June 2023 To read the full article, please click here…
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘What employers need to know ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum’, published in HR Leader on 19 June 2023
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘What employers need to know ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum’, published in HR Leader on 19 June 2023 To read the full article, please click here…
Michael Byrnes Finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023 — Employment
“Congratulations Michael Byrnes for being nominated as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2023. Your nomination is a testament to your hard work, commitment to client service, and dedication to living the Swaab Brand of Service, you are truly deserving of this nomination.” Mary Digiglio — Managing…
Meritas Announces Emerging Leaders Advisory Board That Welcomes New Leadership & Two New Members
David Reid of Brazeau Seller Law (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) has begun his term as the new Chair of Meritas’ Emerging Leaders Advisory Board (ELAB), replacing outgoing Chair Sheldon Stokes of Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A. (Charlotte, North Carolina, USA). The ELAB also has a new Chair-Elect, Charlotte Whitworth of Howard Kennedy (London…
Meritas Announces New Board of Directors Class Elected at Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, USA
The new directors are: Drew Dillworth of Stearns Weaver Miller in Miami, Florida, USAEsther Domínguez of Marimón Abogados in Barcelona, SpainAmanda Esch of Davis & Canon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USAMatthew Evans of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert in Honolulu, Hawaii, USAAndrew Lambros of Bennett & Philp Lawyers in Brisbane, AustraliaDavid Reid of Brazeau Seller Law in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaPhilip…
Resolving Property Co-Ownership Disputes: A Guide to Section 66G and Court-Appointed Trustees
The purchase of residential or commercial property together may occur for a variety of personal or business reasons. However, if circumstances change, one co-owner may wish to sell or divest their interest while their fellow co-owners don’t and are unwilling or unable to buy the former out. If you want to…
Michael Byrnes appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 24 May 2023 to discuss the legal aspects of employers directing employees to return to working from the office:
I appeared on Nights with John Stanley on 2GB and 4BC on 24 May 2023 to discuss the legal aspects of employers directing employees to return to working from the office: To listen to the interview click here …
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘Exercise caution in going against your employer’s Voice position’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 23 May 2023:
Michael Byrnes is quoted in the article, ‘Exercise caution in going against your employer’s Voice position’, published in Lawyers Weekly on 23 May 2023 To read the full article click here…