Go to topBy Michael Richardson When the last English wicket fell on Monday it was easy for Australia to bask in a warm glow of self-satisfaction. Order had been restored; we beat the Poms because that’s the way the world should be. Right? Not quite. Now’s the time to have a beer and give the boys a… Read more
Year: 2013
Price fixing and parts manufacturing: How to turn the tables and restore negotiating power
In the latest development in an ongoing international investigation, nine Japanese car parts manufacturers admitted to participating in price fixing cartels for supply to US car manufacturers. The penalties imposed were a hefty $US745 million. Similarly, in October 2013, Koyo Australia was ordered to pay penalties of $2 million after the Federal Court determined it… Read more
Captive firms to smash status quo | The Australian
This article originally appeared in The Australian on 18 October 2013. THE business model that dominates the nation’s law firms faces an impending threat from captive firms that are tipped to be established by the biggest corporate consumers of legal services. Law firm consultant George Beaton said he had been involved in an attempt by… Read more
Fast moving company? Shout loud to clear a path as you grow!
Kain C+C Lawyers is delighted to be supporting In-Business Magazine’s “FastMovers SA 2013”. Now in its 9th year, this is a competition for SA based fast growing businesses. With prizes totally in excess of $50,000 and the chance to be recognised as a Fast Mover, your business should get ahead quicker. Kain C+C Lawyers works with fast… Read more
ACCC’s use of infringement notices growing: Collingwood FC and Coles know all too well
Infringement notices for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) have been a very effective tool in the ACCC’s arsenal since the beginning of 2011 as both Collingwood Football Club and Coles have experienced this year. An infringement notice is in simple terms, very much like a parking or speeding fine. The ACCC issues a… Read more
ICAC opening in South Australia – as frantic as the Norwood v Port 1984 Grand Final?
Today is significant for us South Australians. Footy Park and the Port Magpies at Alberton are now only a distant picture in our memories. However, it is the first day of operation for the State’s newly established Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) and Office for Public Integrity (OPI). The opening stanza of ICAC may be… Read more
Coalition costings, savings and forecasts: Lessons for companies seeking to raise capital
Issuing shares to raise capital? You may need to be more cautious with your headline grabbing statements than a politician at election time! Much has been written in the last few days about the basis on which the Coalition has costed their announced savings relating to public sector job cuts. Those costings (and others made… Read more
John Kain on the Essendon saga: Whatever it takes … for a sensible solution
As a lifelong Essendon man and a 20+ year corporate lawyer I have watched the Essendon/ASADA/AFL saga with interest. If I was setting Essendon’s strategy, I would have taken a different approach. Based upon the information which I have read in the media, there are three issues: Did EFC cause its players to take Performance… Read more
Kain C+C: The Spring Gully Story
Hear how Kain C+C’s lawyers Tim Hall and Justin Courtney worked with Spring Gully and its other advisors to devise a strategy to save the iconic brand from foreclosure.
Kain lawyers head for Uganda
On 10 August a committed team of staff from Kain C+C Lawyers will visit Uganda to provide a range of assistance to orphans and the disadvantaged, including hands on construction work, donating gifts and caring for children in orphanages. The travelling team consists of Kain C+C Lawyers Tim Hall, Alex Porter and Tegan Knight along with corporate… Read more