This report discusses the breach of duties of directors in the R v Firns case under Corporations Act 2001. It covers the concept of insider trading and general duties of directors. The court's decision and its impact on the development of CA 2001 are also discussed.

HA3021 Group Assignment

The purpose of the Group Assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment in solving two case problems by citing the relevant legal rules and cases and applying these to the facts of the case.

Read about the breach of duties of directors in the R v Firns case under Corporations Act 2001. Learn about insider trading and general duties of directors.

Corporations Law: Breach of Duties of Director in R v Firns Case

Corporate Law

This case study evaluates the breach of director duties and insider trading in the case of R v Firns. It discusses the key facts, judgement of the court, and the relevance of the decision in the operations of Australian companies.

Holmes Institute

Case Study: R v Firns - Breach of Director Duties and Insider Trading

This presentation examines the case of R v Firns, which focuses on director duties and the issue of insider trading. It discusses the background of the case, the breach of director duties, and the judgement. The relevance of the case in establishing insider trading claims in Australia is also highlighted.

R v Firns: A Case Study on Director Duties and Insider Trading

Presentation

This presentation discusses the case of ASIC v Sino Australia Oil and Gas Limited, where the company and its former chairman were held liable for breach of several sections of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The presentation highlights the duties breached, reasons for the breach, court's decision, and the impact of the decision. The case recalls the obligations and expected behavior of directors.

Liability of Non-English Speaking Director: ASIC v Sino Australia Oil and Gas Limited

Corporate law

This article discusses the case of ASIC v Southcorp Limited (No 2) [2003] FCA 1369 (27 November 2003), which covers the provision of section 674 (2) and 181 of Corporations Act, 2001. The case involves Southcorp Limited, a listed entity, and its Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Glen Cunningham, who informed 11 analysts about some important financial decisions of the corporation via email. The court found that Mr. Cunningham had breached his duties under section 674 (2) and 181 of Corporations Act, 2001, and imposed a penalty of $100,000 along with the cost of proceedings to the plaintiff. The article also discusses the impact of the court's decision on companies in Australia.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

ASIC v Southcorp Limited (No 2) [2003] FCA 1369 (27 November 2003)

This document provides a case summary of Central Management Pty Ltd, including the legal issues, facts, statutes, and court decision. It discusses the position of Mr. Henderson as a de facto director and fiduciary duties arising as a director of the company. The court decision highlights the breach of Sections 180, 181, 182, and 183 of the Corporations Act 2001 by Mr. Henderson and the implications of the decision for directors and companies.

Central Management Pty Ltd

This case study discusses the breaches of directors’ duties under the Corporations Act 2001(Cth) by Mr. Maxwell, who was one of the directors of two group companies: the Central Development Group and the ProCorp Group. The article also discusses the court's decision and its relevance and impact.

Corporations Law: Breach of Duties of Director in R v Firns Case

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R v Firns: A Case Study on Director Duties and Insider Tradinglg...

Liability of Non-English Speaking Director: ASIC v Sino Australia Oil and Gas Limitedlg...

ASIC v Southcorp Limited (No 2) [2003] FCA 1369 (27 November 2003)lg...

Central Management Pty Ltdlg...

ASIC v Maxwell & Ors [2006] NSWSC 1052lg...

Case Study: R v Firns - Breach of Director Duties and Insider Trading

R v Firns: A Case Study on Director Duties and Insider Trading

Liability of Non-English Speaking Director: ASIC v Sino Australia Oil and Gas Limited

ASIC v Southcorp Limited (No 2) [2003] FCA 1369 (27 November 2003)

Central Management Pty Ltd

ASIC v Maxwell & Ors [2006] NSWSC 1052