Michael Bacina

Author of the Australian section of this publication.

A review of recent ASIC guidance on cryptocurrency token sale offerings.

Token sales are a powerful force of fund-raising for start-up firms, and come with unique risks and technical issues that need to be understood.

An overview of Smart Contracts, Blockchain technology and issues impacting the rise of Smart Contracts under the Australian Legal System.

In a move which has significant implications, the NSW Court of Appeal has held mere allegations of conversations are enough to set aside statutory demands for payment.

A Federal Court decision suggests that the effects of clauses limiting the right of creditors to lodge proof of debt may be broader than commonly thought.

An update on recent changes to the Director Penalty Regime under the Taxation Administration Act.

Republished in CCH Business Law Tracker and CCH Corporate Law Tracker - 3rd post popular article for November across both services.

Few matters are more fundamental than ensuring you are correctly retainer before commencing proceedings, yet lawyers continue to make mistakes in this area, with costly results.

Published in the Law Society Journal (Vol 50 No 1 pp 52-53)

Republished in CCH Australian Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law Tracker, CCH Australian Corporate, Company and Securities Law Tracker. and CCH Australian Corporate Newsletter

A review of recent cases where an overly technical approach by lawyers did not gain the expected advantage...

Contributing editor and contributing author to this publication, which was awarded Best Professional Project for 2011 at the Young Lawyers 2011 assembly

Co-Editor of the Guide and Author of five chapters of the Guide:
* Debt Recovery;
* Bankruptcy;
* Mediation and Negotiation;
* Principled Negotiation; and
* Subpoenas and Notices to Produce.