When “Nothing Was Done” But GST Still Applied: Lessons from Commissioner of Taxation v MBI Properties Pty Ltd (2014)
The High Court’s decision in MBI Properties shows that even passive continuation of a lease can constitute a new supply for GST purposes. This short explainer outlines the risk and how Clean Law’s independence safeguards prevent similar oversights.
When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: What Bargwanna Teaches About Client Funds and Structural Safety
The High Court in Bargwanna confirmed that purpose must be protected by structure, not intentions. In litigation, the same applies: clients need models that keep their funds aligned to their legal goals. Clean Law’s one-path, cost-aligned system is built so your funds stay in your lane.
When a Strategy Becomes the Risk: Lessons from Chevron
Chevron shows how a strategy chosen inside a single frame of reference can later become the risk itself. In civil disputes, clients face the same early-stage vulnerability. This article explains the case and how Clean Law’s fixed-fee, independent tendering system gives clients multiple strategies and costed proposals before committing to any litigation path.
When Two Marks Look Similar - Power, Perception, and the Court’s Objective Eye
The 1937 Australian Woollen Mills decision shows how easily perceptions of similarity can drive escalation. The Court required real evidence of likely deception — a reminder that objective assessment matters more than suspicion. Clean Law’s two-lawyer structure keeps those assessments separate from advocacy, reducing misreads and cost spiral.
When Ownership Meets Power: What Calidad v Seiko Epson Reveals About Hidden Limits on Your Rights
A short, clear breakdown of Australasian Memory Pty Ltd v Brien: how a timing error in a creditors’ meeting led the High Court to clarify the breadth of s 447A and why independent oversight protects businesses from similar procedural risks.